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.
Ursa is currently seeking a driven Systems Engineering Intern to join our small, fast-paced, solid rocket motor team. As member of the team, you will gain experience in many aspects of systems engineering, including design, development, manufacturing and testing of solid rocket motors. This internship will have a strong focus on requirement development, verification planning, risk analysis, and process building.
In this role, you will engage in both collaborative projects and independent tasks, contributing to our dynamic work environment. You will have the opportunity to work closely with team members across different disciplines, allowing you to gain diverse perspectives and learn from experienced professionals. We value initiative and responsibility; you will have the chance to influence technical decisions and make a real impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Interpret customer needs and evaluate team capability to create detailed and actionable requirements.
- Plan validation and build traceability back to requirements.
- Contribute to reliability assessment, failure mode analysis, and risk mitigation efforts.
- Define and model data flow between subsystems and operational activities.
- Develop and improve system engineering processes and tools.
- Provide flexible support for team projects as need emerges.
Required Qualifications
- Pursing a background in systems engineering, mechanical, electrical, or aerospace engineering.
- Familiarity with systems engineering principles - design reviews, system requirements, verification and validation, and failure and risk assessments.
- Strong communication skills with ability to convey technical information in team settings.
- Confidence in developing processes and ability to work effectively in situations where procedures may not be established.
- Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity in all its forms as well as contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment
- Demonstrates initiative and adopts a diligent approach to learning.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with solid rocket motor systems.
- Proficiency in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
- Proficiency in requirements management tools such as DOORS, or Jama.
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
- Pursuing a background in systems engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or aerospace engineering
- Familiarity with systems engineering principles, including design reviews, system requirements, verification and validation, and failure and risk assessments
- Strong communication skills and ability to convey technical information in team settings
- Ability to develop processes and work effectively where procedures are not established
- Commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment
- Initiative and diligent approach to learning
- Experience with solid rocket motor systems
- Proficiency in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
- Proficiency with requirements management tools such as DOORS or Jama
- 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.
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.
