2027 Summer Software Development 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.

The Digital Manufacturing team at Ursa Major has an opportunity for a software development intern. In this role, you will directly impact our ability to scale our rocket engine design, test, and manufacturing capabilities. Our team supports these capabilities by designing software systems that optimize the inner loops of critical processes and expose relationships in our data. You will be a great fit for our team if you have a growth mindset, are tenacious in attacking both problems and opportunities, and are a clear and open communicator.

Key Responsibilities:

Integrated Digital Environment

Build high quality and reliable software while balancing agility and ability to deliver timely value to stakeholders

Implement and maintain automated tests to support high-impact, fearless refactoring and ensure smooth, bug-free deployments

Leverage CI/CD, GitOps, and other modern development practices to keep velocity high and toil low

Participate in task planning and estimation alongside experienced mentors

Create clear and concise documentation

Collaborate with a small, supportive, and cross-functional team of Software Engineers

Qualifications:

Computer Science or equivalent schoolwork toward becoming a Software Engineer

Proficiency with Python and SQL

Proficiency with a statically typed and compiled language (such as Go, C#, Java or Rust)

Proficiency with data modeling, database normalization and schema design

Experience with Linux and shell scripting

Comfortable with a container-based development workflow

Excellent problem solving, project management, and communication skills

Desired Experience:

Master’s degree in engineering or computer science

Experience developing software in a highly technical field

Experience integrating systems together using APIs and queues

Experience with frontend web development

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.