Spring 2026 Propulsion Engineering Intern, In-Space

Join us for a hands-on, part-time spring internship experience at our Berthoud, CO location! 
Ursa Major’s Spring 2026 Internship offers students the opportunity to gain real-world experience in the aerospace and defense industry while contributing to meaningful, high-impact projects that support our mission and drive innovation in propulsion and advanced manufacturing. 

As an intern on a small, fast-moving team, you will be challenged with supporting the dynamic environment of spacecraft 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 internship will be on the In-Space Propulsion team. 

This position will be part-time hybrid position, availability to be on-site in Berthoud is preferred. 

Key Responsibilities 

• · Support the In-Space Propulsion Engineering team with design, CAD, drawings and procurement of flight hardware and associated tooling 

Required Qualifications 

• Background in mechanical, aerospace, or manufacturing engineering
• Must be an academic Junior or above by January 2026 (experience with fluids, mechanics of materials, rocket propulsion, and other advanced classes)
• Experience with CAD software is required
• Strong use of first principle analysis with mechanical, thermal, and/or fluid-based scenarios 
• Demonstrated teamwork and ability to communicate effectively in a group setting
• Drive to continuously improve technical and team skills
• Experience with CAD software is preferred
• A passion for space and spacecraft propulsion

Program Details: 

• Location: On-site at our Berthoud, CO facility 
• Duration: Approximately 10–12 weeks 
• Schedule: Part-time, Hybrid
• This is a paid internship 

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.