About the role#
Ursa Major is seeking a Systems Engineering Intern to join our solid rocket motor team for the Summer 2027 term. You will gain hands-on experience across the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of propulsion systems. This role focuses on requirement development, verification planning, risk analysis, and process building. You will work on both collaborative projects and independent tasks while learning from experienced professionals across multiple disciplines.
What you'll do#
- Translate customer needs into detailed, actionable requirements.
- Plan validation activities and establish traceability to requirements.
- Support reliability assessments, failure mode analysis, and risk mitigation.
- Model data flow between subsystems and operational activities.
- Improve existing systems engineering processes and tools.
- Provide flexible support for team projects as needs arise.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a degree in systems, mechanical, electrical, or aerospace engineering.
- Familiarity with systems engineering principles, including design reviews, verification, validation, and risk assessment.
- Ability to communicate technical information clearly in team settings.
- Confidence in building processes and working in environments where procedures are not yet established.
- Initiative, a diligent approach to learning, and a commitment to an inclusive work environment.
- Experience with solid rocket motor systems is preferred.
- Proficiency in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and requirements management tools like DOORS or Jama is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Berthoud, Colorado.
- Modality: On-site.
- Duration: Summer 2027.
- Status: Full-time, paid.
- Requirements: Must be a U.S. person (U.S. citizen or permanent resident) and eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.
About Ursa Major
Ursa Major operates in the aviation and aerospace component manufacturing sector. The company builds propulsion and defense systems for government and aerospace clients. It was founded in 2015 and maintains its headquarters in Berthoud, Colorado. The organization employs between 201 and 500 people.
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