Production Engineering Internship - Summer 2026

United Launch Alliance • Decatur, AL

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About The Position

As a Production Engineering Intern at United Launch Alliance, you'll gain hands-on experience and will have the opportunity to support the design and implementation of manufacturing processes, procedures, and planning for multiple hardware build items across factory assembly areas. You will develop sequences of operations and specify procedures for hardware in assigned work centers, inspect machinery, equipment, and tools to verify performance, identify deficiencies, and recommend or initiate corrective actions to ensure product quality. Additionally, you will collaborate with design engineering to ensure products meet requirements and can be manufactured efficiently using optimal equipment and techniques. You will work with quality engineering and production operations to resolve issues, implement corrective actions, and maintain compliance with regulations. Troubleshooting to resolve manufacturing challenges, keeping production on schedule, and supporting process improvements will also be part of your responsibilities. You will partner closely with technicians during the build process to ensure smooth execution and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to deliver on manufacturing objectives. 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

• At minimum completed Freshman year of college or university by the time of the summer internship assignment.
• Must have a minimum college GPA of 2.90 on a 4.00 scale at the time of application.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and motorized vehicle transportation if assigned an internship in Alabama; California; Florida; or Pueblo, Colorado.
• 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 2026.
• Ability to work full-time for a minimum of 10 weeks during the summer of 2026.
• Attention to details and good documentation of observations/findings.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint).
• Effective presentation, written communication, and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and implementation of manufacturing processes, procedures, and planning for multiple hardware build items across factory assembly areas.
• Develop sequences of operations and specify procedures for hardware in assigned work centers.
• Inspect machinery, equipment, and tools to verify performance, identify deficiencies, and recommend or initiate corrective actions to ensure product quality.
• Collaborate with design engineering to ensure products meet requirements and can be manufactured efficiently using optimal equipment and techniques.
• Work with quality engineering and production operations to resolve issues, implement corrective actions, and maintain compliance with regulations.
• Perform troubleshooting to resolve manufacturing challenges, keep production on schedule, and support process improvements.
• Partner closely with technicians during the build process to ensure smooth execution.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to deliver on manufacturing objectives.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

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