2024 Summer Systems Engineering Internship

Ursa Major is currently seeking talented individuals for our Summer 2024 Summer Systems Engineering Internship. As an intern on a small, fast-moving team, you will be challenged with supporting the dynamic environment of propulsion design, development, manufacturing, test, and production. You will receive hands-on experience while helping solve difficult engineering problems. We thrive on giving ownership and authority, so you can expect to make decisions and make a difference!

This position will be full-time.

THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS 09/29/23. Final decisions will be made in October.

Responsibilities: 

• Help verify our propulsion systems are designed and perform as necessary to meet our customers’ needs 
• Support leads and subsystem teams in defining, validating and maintaining requirements 
• Create and manage system engineering tools and processes
• Review test and analysis plans and reports to assist with confirmation that requirements are met
• Support reliability, failure modes and risk assessments 

Requirements: 

• Background in mechanical, electrical, aerospace, or systems engineering 
• Experience applying aerospace systems engineering processes – design reviews, requirements development, requirements validation and verification, failure and risk assessments 
• Demonstrated organization skills 
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity in all its forms as well as contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment 
• Ability to earn trust and maintain positive and professional relationships 
• Demonstrated teamwork and ability to communicate effectively in a group setting
• Drive to continuously improve technical and team skills 

Desired Experience 

• Liquid propellant rocket engine/propulsion system/or fluid system design, analysis, development, or test 
• Familiarity with requirement management tools such as DOORS or JAMA 

Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation of this role, which is $29/hour. What we can’t quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy.

Classification: Full-time Non Exempt.