Quality Engineering Internship - Summer 2026

United Launch Alliance • Decatur, AL

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About The Position

As a Quality Engineering Intern at United Launch Alliance, you'll gain hands-on experience and will have the opportunity to perform 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. 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.
• Exposure to root cause analysis methodology.
• Working knowledge of basic engineering analysis tools.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with NX, SAP / Q-Notes / TeamCenter, Statistical Process Control Tools, MiniTab, 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.
• 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.
• Conduct data analysis and work on analysis methodology improvement projects.
• Engage in software improvement projects and manufacturer studies.
• Maintain production work instructions and component or integrated systems testing.
• Support experienced engineers in performance of assignments.
• Shadow actual operations and participate in unique assignments that support larger projects.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Opportunity to participate in designing, building, and launching of ULA’s sports rockets.
• Flexible work environments.
• Numerous social and networking opportunities.
• Living stipend may be available for those who qualify.
• 9/80 schedule for most salaried ULA team members.

What This Job Offers

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