2027 Summer Additive Manufacturing Engineering Intern
About the role
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 Major is currently seeking talented individuals for our Summer 2027 Additive Manufacturing 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! As the Additive Manufacturing Engineering Intern, you will support laser powder bed fusion part development and production at Ursa Major. You will learn and apply metal 3D printing knowledge by supporting the daily team operations by preparing build files, operating LPBF machines, supplementary equipment and post processing builds. The AM Intern will apply learnings from the everyday process to the design, modeling, and printing new support/modeling strategies and contribute to a comprehensive design guideline and geometry library.
This position will be full-time.
Responsibilities
- Support LPBF component manufacturing at Ursa Major
- Develop guidelines for more standardized support structure and general modeling strategies
- Create a library of standard witness and mechanical specimen geometries
- Work alongside the additive technicians to operate LPBF machines and post process builds
- Additive manufacturing build file setup and programming
Required Qualifications
- Pursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Materials, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering
- Hands on design and operation in any category of 3D printing
- 3D CAD experience
Desired Experience
- Experience with metal additive manufacturing in the aerospace and/or defense industry
- Experience preparing build files and operating laser powder bed fusion machines
- Experience with Siemens NX
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.
NOTE:Research suggests that women and BIPOC individuals may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who believes they have the skills and the drive necessary to succeed here to apply for this role.
Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.
We’re an equal-opportunity employer. You will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
No outside recruiters, please.
Copied from the listing Ursa Major published, verified 29 Oct 2026.
The application
Your details and CV, then 7 questions (1 written).
- 1.Are you a US Citizen?Yes or no
- 2.If you are not a US Citizen, are you a Permanent Resident?Yes or no · optional
- 3.If you are neither a US Citizen nor a Permanent Resident, have you been granted Refugee or Asylum status by the US Government?Yes or no · optional
- 4.Why are you interested in working for Ursa Major?Written answer
- 5.Salary Expectations?Short answer
- 6.Are you comfortable working on programs directly related to US military applications?Yes or no
- 7.Are you able to work onsite at our Berthoud, Colorado office?Yes or no
Taken from the application form Ursa Major runs, verified 29 Oct 2026.
About Ursa Major
American-built propulsion: liquid rocket engines and solid rocket motors.
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