The future of aerospace and defense starts here.
Ursa Major was founded to revolutionize how America and its allies access and apply high-performance propulsion, from hypersonics to solid rocket motors, satellite maneuvering and launch. We design and deliver propulsion and defense systems that solve the most urgent and critical national security demands.
Role Overview
The Ballistics Intern will support the research, design, analysis, test, and evaluation efforts that define the performance of the next generation of SRM technologies. As a Ballistics Intern, you will help provide technical analysis results, inputs to design & manufacturing, and deliver innovative solutions to the complex ballistic and energetic challenges facing the industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Support ballistics analysis to meet programmatic requirements and inform/validate design
- Collaborate with team members to ensure alignment of design and manufacturing processes
- Assist in preparing technical ballistic packages with results for government partners and customers
- Participate in test data review and draw meaningful conclusions to inform future design iterations
- Support rapid response failure investigations, failure analysis, and nonconformance assessments to meet requirements and mission objectives
- Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- Current enrollment or recent graduation in an engineering program such as a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
- Strong academic performance and foundational knowledge in engineering principles and practices
- Familiarity with CAD software and coding tools such as python
- Strong communication skills with ability to convey technical information in team settings
- Demonstrates initiative and adopts a diligent approach to learning
Desired Experience
- Proficiency in Python or similar programming languages
- General knowledge of solid rocket motor operation
- Coursework in controls theory
Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $30.00/hour, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. What we can’t quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy.
Classification: Full-time Non-Exempt
Benefits Include: (Please note, Interns are not eligible for benefits)
- Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement
- Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)
- Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D
- Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical Transport
- EAP Program
- Retirement Savings Plan - 401k with Company Match
How To Apply:
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by filling out the application below and clicking "Submit Application". This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants.
Skills Required
- Current enrollment or recent graduation in an engineering program, such as mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field
- Strong academic performance and foundational knowledge of engineering principles and practices
- Familiarity with CAD software and coding tools such as Python
- Strong communication skills and ability to convey technical information in team settings
- Initiative and a diligent approach to learning
- Proficiency in Python or similar programming languages
- General knowledge of solid rocket motor operation
- Coursework in controls theory
- Must be a U.S. Person, including U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents
- Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance
What the Team is Saying
Ursa Major Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Unlimited PTO covering vacation, personal, sick, and bereavement leave is paired with paid company holidays and two weeklong company-wide shutdowns in July and at year-end. This structure provides guaranteed downtime in addition to flexible time off.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental and adoptive leave is explicitly included, and family-oriented supports are highlighted in company and third‑party materials. These inclusions signal meaningful coverage for growing families, though exact paid durations are not publicly specified.
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Healthcare Strength — Coverage spans medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs, HSA/FSA, and employer‑paid short‑ and long‑term disability, basic life, and AD&D. Health coverage breadth appears strong across official listings.
Ursa Major Insights
What We Do
Ursa Major was founded to address a critical shortfall in the U.S. industrial base and bring a new model to aerospace and defense systems: we design and manufacture the world’s leading propulsion systems for space, hypersonic applications, and missile systems. Our products and technologies require an extraordinary team – a team that will mold tomorrow’s technologies while deploying today’s best. We are an intrinsically motivated team that has a passion for solving problems and empowering each other every day to develop our skills, knowing that there is always room for growth.
Why Work With Us
We believe that each unique team member fuels the creativity necessary to build the world’s best propulsion systems. This is realized as a deeply held commitment to celebrating individuality, hiring talent across all backgrounds and experiences, building a culture of inclusion, and constantly challenging ourselves to improve.
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Most employees work on-site with some positions allowing hybrid and/or remote work.
