Avionics & Electrical Engineering Internship Summer 2027
About The Position
As an Avionics & Electrical Engineering Intern at United Launch Alliance, you will gain hands-on experience and have the opportunity to perform analysis on existing flight hardware, assist in the design and development of future hardware, perform analysis for both completed and future launches, test, systems engineering, mission integration, quality assurance, system safety, launch operations, and production operations. You will also engage in data analysis, 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, maintaining production work instructions, supplier management, and component or integrated systems testing. Interns will support experienced engineers in their assignments, shadow actual operations, and undertake unique assignments that support larger projects, gaining insight into the day-to-day workings of engineering. Additionally, interns may participate in activities and events designed to build a strong network within the ULA community and with fellow interns.
Requirements
- At minimum completed Sophomore year of college or university by the time of the summer internship assignment.
- High School/GED.
- Minimum college GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale at the time of application; cumulative, no rounding.
- 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.
- At minimum, actively pursuing a degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics) 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.
- 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 ULA's locations: Denver, CO; Cape Canaveral, FL; Decatur, AL; Vandenberg, California.
- Must be a U.S. Person as defined in ITAR 22 CFR 120.62 (e.g., U.S. Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or protected individual).
Responsibilities
- Perform analysis on existing flight hardware.
- Assist in the design and development of future hardware.
- Perform analysis for both completed and future launches.
- Engage in testing, systems engineering, mission integration, quality assurance, system safety, launch operations, and production operations.
- Conduct data analysis and analysis methodology improvement projects.
- Participate in software improvement projects and trade studies.
- Perform design for manufacturer studies.
- Create or modify tool designs.
- Process cause and corrective actions for non-conformances.
- Maintain production work instructions.
- Assist with supplier management.
- Support component or integrated systems testing.
- Support one or more experienced engineers in performance of assignments.
- Spend time shadowing actual operations.
- Undertake unique assignments that support larger projects.
- Experience the day-to-day workings of engineering.
- Participate in additional activities/events to build a strong network within the ULA community and with fellow interns.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- An opportunity to participate in designing, building, and launching of ULA’s sports rockets
- Flexible work environments
- Numerous social and networking opportunities
- A living stipend may be available for those who qualify
- Discretionary annual bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
High school or GED
