Logistics & Transportation Internship - Summer 2027

United Launch Alliance (ULA); Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

United Launch Alliance is seeking a Logistics & Transportation Intern in Decatur, AL, for a 10+ week summer program. You will shadow senior logisticians, interpret schedules, and coordinate GSE movements, while supporting internal and external moves and equipment handling.

The role emphasizes hands-on experience in aerospace logistics, and requires a college major in supply chain, logistics, or engineering with full-time summer availability.

Qualifications

• GPA at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; unofficial transcript may be needed.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle transportation if Alabama assignment.
• Actively pursuing a degree in a related field from an accredited college/university.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior logistics and transportation professionals with planning and moves.
• Track and coordinate Ground Support Equipment movements across the enterprise.
• Coordinate with transportation schedulers to enact internal and external moves.
• Support movement of Solid Rocket Boosters into/out of storage and related site moves.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Sophomore year completed

High School/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SharePoint

Job description

Requisition ID: 2152

Standard Weekly Hours: 40.00

Location: ULA - Decatur

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 a Logistics & Transportation Intern at United Launch Alliance you'll gain hands-on experience and will have the opportunity to:

• Assist Senior Level Logistic and Transportation professionals:
  • Interpret Master Program Schedule and collaborates daily with Prod Ops for preparation of critical moves.
  • Utilize tracking tool to identify, locate, schedule Ground Support Equipment movements across enterprise.
  • Communicate and collaborate with transportation scheduler to ensure internal and external moves are enacted on.
  • Support logistics of Solid Rocket Boosters movement into and out of storage.
  • Support teams that perform internal moves, lifts to GSE, execute external/supplier or site to site moves, and maintain contracts for trucking, lifts, and other moves.
• Support one or more experienced business professionals 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 the business side of the aerospace industry.

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; For Denver, Colorado and Washington, DC, motorized transportation is recommended.

Role Specific Qualifications

• A t minimum, a ctively pursuing a degree in Supply Chain , Logistics, Transportation, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or relevant field from an accredited college or university.
• Must have plans to be enrolled in classes during Fall Semester 202 7 .
• Ability to work full-time for a minimum of 10 weeks during the summer of 202 7 .
• 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:
  • Decatur, AL

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.