Quality Engineering Internship Summer 2027

United Launch Alliance (ULA); Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

United Launch Alliance (ULA) invites motivated students to join a 10-week summer internship in a hands-on engineering environment. You will work with mentors, perform analysis on flight hardware, and gain exposure to systems engineering and launch operations across Decatur, AL; Cape Canaveral, FL; and Denver, CO.

Applicants should be actively pursuing a STEM bachelor's degree, able to enroll in Fall 2027, and commit full-time for the internship period.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum college GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale at the time of application; unofficial transcript required if interviewed.
• Must have a valid driver's license and motorized vehicle transportation if assigned an internship in Alabama; California; Florida; or Pueblo, Colorado.

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing flight hardware and perform analysis for both completed and future launches; gain exposure to systems engineering, mission integration, QA, system safety, launch ops, or production ops.
• Conduct causal analysis for non-conformances and contribute to data analysis and methodology improvement projects.
• Assist with software improvement projects, manufacturing studies, and root cause actions for non-conformances; maintain production work instructions and testing of components/systems.
• Internships may require travel to suppliers.
• Support experienced engineers and shadow operations to learn day-to-day engineering activities.

Skills

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Microsoft Office

Communication

Presentations

Time management

Education

Sophomore year completed

High School/GED

Tools

NX

SAP

Q-Notes

TeamCenter

MiniTab

Job description

Requisition ID: 2143

Standard Weekly Hours: 40.00

Location: ULA - Decatur, ULA - Cape Canaveral, ULA - Denver

At ULA, success comes through the efforts of a strong, united team. Thanks for your interest in United Launch Alliance, the world's most experienced and reliable space launch company! Successfully launching more than 150 consecutive missions doesn’t just happen. It’s credit to the commitment of our 2,500 team members and the systems and processes we use to pull them together.

Job Overview & Responsibilities

• Perform the following, but not limited to analysis on existing flight hardware, perform analysis for both completed and future launches, test, and gain exposure to systems engineering, mission integration, quality assurance, system safety, launch operations, or production operations.
• Perform causal analysis for non-conformances.
• Perform the following, but not limited to data analysis and work on analysis methodology improvement projects, software improvement projects, manufacturer studies, process cause and corrective actions for non-conformances, maintain production work instructions, and component or integrated systems testing.
• Internships may require travel to suppliers.
• 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.

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 3.0 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 bachelor’s 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.
• Exposure to root cause analysis methodology.
• Working knowledge of basic engineering analysis tools like:
• NX
• SAP / Q-Notes / TeamCenter
• Statistical Process Control Tools
• MiniTab
• Other design and analysis tools
• 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 United Launch Alliance locations:
• Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, FL
• Decatur, AL
• Denver, CO

Summary Salary Range

CO: $23.10 - $37.95

Please note that the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon a candidate's experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in addition to base pay.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 90 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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.