Composite Engineering Intern: Hands-on Spacecraft

United Launch Alliance, LLC.; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

United Launch Alliance invites applications for the Composite Engineering Internship - Summer 2027 in Decatur, Alabama. You will gain hands‑on experience with composite materials, participate in testing, and support production and systems engineering activities alongside experienced engineers.

The role requires pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a related field, a minimum 3.0 GPA, and the ability to work full‑time for 10 weeks during Summer 2027 at ULA’s Decatur facility.

Qualifications

• Active pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum sophomore year completed by summer 2027.
• GPA requirement and unofficial transcript may be requested.

Responsibilities

• Assist with development, fabrication, and testing of non‑metallic materials.
• Support materials testing and process improvement initiatives.
• Provide production support for composite structures and assemblies.
• Assist with issue resolution during layup, cure, and machining phases.
• Participate in hardware acceptance activities and trade studies.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science/Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

United Launch Alliance invites applications for the Composite Engineering Internship - Summer 2027 in Decatur, Alabama. You will gain hands‑on experience with composite materials, participate in testing, and support production and systems engineering activities alongside experienced engineers.

The role requires pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a related field, a minimum 3.0 GPA, and the ability to work full‑time for 10 weeks during Summer 2027 at ULA’s Decatur facility.