Industrial Engineering Internship - Summer 2027

United Launch Alliance; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

United Launch Alliance (ULA) seeks an Industrial Engineering Intern to gain hands-on experience at Cape Canaveral. You will analyze data and processes, lead projects through development and analysis phases, and support engineers on launch-system tasks.

Expect to engage in field engineering opportunities, shadow day-to-day operations, and participate in a network-building experience within the ULA community for future career growth.

Qualifications

• Must maintain a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
• Must have valid driver’s license for internship locations.
• U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR for eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data and processes within industrial engineering scope.
• Lead projects through objective/scope development, data gathering, analysis, and standardization.
• Support experienced engineers and shadow operations on launch systems.
• Perform field engineering opportunities related to launch systems.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical methods

Process improvement

MS Office

Communication

Project planning

Education

Sophomore year completed

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Standard Weekly Hours:40.00

Location:ULA - Cape Canaveral

At ULA, success comes through the efforts of a strong, united team.

We care about your career development at ULA! Your hard work, time, and experience as an employee is invaluable as you take the next step in your career. Current employees are encouraged to apply even if you don't believe that you have satisfied all listed requirements. Once you apply, our recruiting team will review your resume and reach out if they have any questions about your application before passing it along to the hiring leader for your role.

Job Overview & Responsibilities

As an Industrial Engineering Intern at United Launch Alliance you'll gain hands‑on experience and will have the opportunity to:

• Analysis of data and processes.
• Utilize Industrial Engineering methodologies to lead a project through objective and scope development, data gathering, analysis, improvement, and standardization.
• Perform data analysis, methodology improvement projects, software improvement projects, trade studies, design for manufacturer studies, creating or modifying tool designs, processing cause and corrective actions for non‑conformances, maintain production work instructions, supplier management, and component or integrated systems test.
• Support one or more experienced engineers in performance of assignments, spend time shadowing actual operations, and have unique assignments that support larger projects as well as experience the day‑to‑day workings of engineering.

Have the opportunity to perform field engineering on launch systems.

Interns may perform and/or participate in additional activities/events which help them build a strong network within the ULA community and with fellow interns!

Required Education

• At minimum completed Sophomore year of college or university by the time of the summer internship assignment.
• High School/GED

Basic Qualifications

• Must have a minimum college GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale at the time of application; cumulative, no rounding. NOTE: An unofficial transcript is required if you are invited for an interview. We recommend you upload it to your profile when you apply.
• Must have a valid driver's license and motorized vehicle transportation if assigned an internship in Alabama; California; Florida; or Pueblo, Colorado. For Denver, Colorado and Washington, DC, motorized transportation is recommended.

Role Specific Qualifications

• At minimum, actively pursuing a degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) field from an accredited college or university.
• Must have plans to be enrolled in classes during Fall Semester 2027.
• Ability to work full-time for a minimum of 10 weeks during the summer of 2027.
• Knowledge of the following industrial engineering methodologies:
  • Applying statistical and process analysis.
  • Developing objectives, scope, work plan, and schedule.
  • Production and inventory control, material handling, and facility planning.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint).
• Effective presentation, written communication, and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to complete an internship at any of the below ULA's locations:
  • Cape Canaveral, FL

Security Clearance / International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR)

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). Therefore, all applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined in ITAR 22 CFR 120.62 (e.g., U.S. Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or protected individual. See 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) and 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) for additional information.

ULA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

ULA is a participant in the federal E-Verify Program

Posters in PDF format pertaining to this program can be accessed by clicking on the links identified below. E-Verify Participation poster (English / Spanish) and Right to Work Poster (English / Spanish).

Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act

requires covered employees to follow a post selection notification process. A hired candidate may opt out of this process by notifying the hiring manager in writing at the time the offer is accepted.