Weld Engineering Internship - Summer 2027

United Launch Alliance • Decatur, AL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

At ULA, success comes through the efforts of a strong, united team. We care about your career development at ULA! Your hard work, time, and experience as an employee is invaluable as you take the next step in your career. Current employees are encouraged to apply even if you don't believe that you have satisfied all listed requirements. Once you apply, our recruiting team will review your resume and reach out if they have any questions about your application before passing it along to the hiring leader for your role.

As a Weld Engineering Intern at United Launch Alliance you'll gain hands-on experience and will have the opportunity to:

Welding Process Improvement, including machine modifications, tooling, procedure development.
Using production and quality data and welding history to make business cases to support improvements.
Utilize weld knowledge to assist in the design and development of future hardware, tests, systems engineering, mission integration, quality assurance, system safety, launch operations and production operations.
Activities can include but are not limited to: weld quality data analysis, analysis methodology improvement projects, trade studies, design for 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.
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

• At minimum completed Sophomore year of college or university by the time of the summer internship assignment.
• High School/GED
• Must have a minimum college GPA of 3.0 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) 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 below ULA's locations: Decatur, AL
• 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).

Nice To Haves

• Preferred is a degree in Weld Engineering or Weld Engineering Technology.

Responsibilities

• Welding Process Improvement, including machine modifications, tooling, procedure development.
• Using production and quality data and welding history to make business cases to support improvements.
• Utilize weld knowledge to assist in the design and development of future hardware, tests, systems engineering, mission integration, quality assurance, system safety, launch operations and production operations.
• Activities can include but are not limited to: weld quality data analysis, analysis methodology improvement projects, trade studies, design for 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.
• 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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED