2025 Summer Internship - Systems Engineering

Ursa Major is currently seeking talented individuals for our Summer 2025 SRM Systems Engineer 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!  

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  

Required Qualifications:   

• 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  

Preferred Experience:  

• Solid rocket motor/liquid rocket engine/propulsion system/or fluid system design, analysis, development, or test  
• Familiarity with requirement management tools such as DOORS, Jama or Cameo. 

Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $29.00/hour, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The salary range for this role is intentionally wide as we are evaluating individuals based on their unique experience and abilities to fit our needs. Most importantly, we are excited to meet you, and see if you are a great fit for our team. What we can’t quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy. Click here for more information about our awesome benefits.