Mechanical Engineering Internship - Summer 2026

United Launch Alliance • Pueblo, CO

123d • $25 - $36

About The Position

As a Mechanical Engineering Intern at United Launch Alliance, you'll gain hands-on experience and have an opportunity to, but not limited 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, and gain exposure to systems engineering, mission integration, quality assurance, system safety, launch operations, or production operations. Perform data analysis and work on analysis methodology improvement projects, software improvement projects, trade studies, 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. Internships may require travel to suppliers, customers, or other ULA locations. Interns will typically 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!

Requirements

• Completed Sophomore year of college or university by the time of the summer internship assignment.
• Minimum college GPA of 2.90 on a 4.00 scale at the time of application.
• Valid driver’s license and motorized vehicle transportation if assigned an internship in Alabama, California, Florida, or Pueblo, Colorado.
• Actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a STEM field from an accredited college or university.
• Plans to be enrolled in classes during Fall Semester 2026.
• Ability to work full-time for a minimum of 10 weeks during the Summer of 2026.
• Working knowledge of basic engineering application tools like NX, NASTRAN, SolidWorks, Mathcad, CREO, and other design and analysis tools.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint).
• Effective presentation, written communication, and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis on existing flight hardware.
• Assist in the design and development of future 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 data analysis and work on analysis methodology improvement projects.
• Work on software improvement projects, trade studies, and manufacturer studies.
• Create or modify tool designs.
• Process cause and corrective actions for non-conformances.
• Maintain production work instructions.
• Manage suppliers and conduct component or integrated systems tests.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits including an opportunity to participate in designing, building, and launching of ULA’s sports rockets.
• Flexible work environments.
• Numerous social and networking opportunities.
• For those who qualify, a living stipend may be available.
• Most salaried ULA team members work a '9/80 schedule,' meaning they enjoy every other Friday off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees