2027 Summer People Operations 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.

Join us for a hands-on, full-time summer internship experience at our Berthoud, CO location!  Ursa Major’s Summer 2026 Internship Program 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.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented People Operations Intern to join our team! As a People Operations Intern you will gain hands-on experience across key HR functions. You’ll contribute to projects and initiatives in Talent Acquisition, Onboarding, Talent Management, and Learning & Development, helping us build an exceptional employee experience from day one.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition

Assist with job postings, candidate sourcing, and resume screening

Schedule and coordinate interviews with hiring teams

Maintain our ATS and ensure data accuracy across recruitment pipelines

Help create engaging employer branding content for social media and job boards

Conduct market research on talent trends and best practices

Support coordination of career fairs or campus recruiting events

Onboarding & Offboarding

Assist in preparing onboarding materials and welcome kits for new hires

Help coordinate orientation sessions and track onboarding progress

Gather feedback to improve the onboarding and offboarding experiences

Talent Management

Support the tracking and organization of performance review cycles

Help update employee records and assist with data reporting

Assist in employee engagement initiatives and culture-building activities

Learning & Development

Research and curate learning content and training resources

Help coordinate internal workshops, training sessions, or lunch & learns

Qualifications

Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or a related field

Strong interest in talent acquisition, business partnering, and employee experience

Excellent organizational and communication skills

Proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to learn

Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems and/or HRIS

Program Details:

Location: On-site at our Berthoud, CO facility

Duration: Approximately 10–12 weeks

Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday

This is a paid internship

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.

Must be a U.S. Person (this includes U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents).

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.