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.
As a member of our Digital Operations team, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced IT professionals while gaining hands-on experience applying software engineering and automation principles to real-world IT operations.
The IT Infrastructure & Automation Intern will focus on improving the way IT operates by identifying manual, repetitive, and error-prone processes and transforming them into automated, reliable, and repeatable workflows. This role will have a strong emphasis on Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, and automation across the systems and processes managed by IT.
This may include automating infrastructure provisioning, user and access management, service desk workflows, application and device management, cloud services, and other operational processes. The goal is to reduce manual "click-ops," improve consistency, and build processes that can be reliably executed and maintained over time.
The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys solving problems, writing code, and finding better ways to accomplish repetitive tasks. They should have a foundational understanding of IT systems and programming concepts and be excited to apply those skills to enterprise IT automation.
This role will report to the IT Manager.
Responsibilities:
- Identify manual, repetitive, or error-prone IT processes that are candidates for automation
- Design and implement automation using Terraform, scripting, APIs, and other appropriate technologies
- Apply Infrastructure as Code principles to make infrastructure and IT processes reliable, repeatable, and maintainable
- Automate service desk and IT operational processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention
- Develop reusable Terraform configurations and modules for common IT infrastructure and services
- Use version control, documentation, testing, and change management practices when developing automation
- Troubleshoot, improve, and maintain existing automation and infrastructure
- Partner with IT team members to understand business processes and translate them into technical solutions
- Assist with select day-to-day IT operations and projects as needed
Experience/Requirements:
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree, certification program, or equivalent coursework in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field
- Foundational experience with IT systems, cloud platforms, systems administration, networking, or related technologies through coursework, internships, employment, labs, or personal projects
- Hands-on experience with Terraform through coursework, personal projects, labs, internships, or professional experience
- Understanding of Infrastructure as Code and basic software development concepts
- Familiarity with a scripting or programming language such as PowerShell, Python, or similar
- Familiarity with Git or another version control system
- Experience working with structured data such as JSON or YAML is preferred
- Familiarity with APIs and cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure is a plus
Critical Skills:
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to recognize opportunities to eliminate manual work through automation
- Ability to break complex problems into smaller, manageable components
- Strong attention to detail and an understanding of the importance of reliable, repeatable processes
- Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly
- Eagerness to learn and take ownership of technical challenges
- Demonstrated technical curiosity through coursework, internships, labs, or personal projects
What You Will Learn:
- Terraform and Infrastructure as Code in an enterprise IT environment
- Automation of IT infrastructure and service desk processes
- Cloud and identity management automation
- API-driven IT operations
- Version control and collaborative development practices
- Testing, deploying, and maintaining production automation
- Applying software engineering principles to IT operations
- Designing reliable and repeatable processes that reduce manual work
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
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree, certification program, or equivalent coursework in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field
- Foundational experience with IT systems, cloud platforms, systems administration, networking, or related technologies through coursework, internships, employment, labs, or personal projects
- Hands-on experience with Terraform through coursework, personal projects, labs, internships, or professional experience
- Understanding of Infrastructure as Code and basic software development concepts
- Familiarity with a scripting or programming language such as PowerShell or Python
- Familiarity with Git or another version control system
- Experience working with structured data such as JSON or YAML
- Familiarity with APIs and cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure
- 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 — Time off is broad, combining unlimited PTO with two company‑wide shutdown weeks in July and at year‑end that help ensure employees disconnect.
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Healthcare Strength — Core coverage appears comprehensive, with medical, dental, and vision plus HSA/FSA, employer‑paid disability, life, AD&D, and EAP; some listings also cite optional add‑ons such as pet insurance.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental and adoptive leave is highlighted across official and third‑party materials as a notable strength.
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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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