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2027 Summer Software Development Intern

CompanyUrsa Major
LocationBerthoud
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 22, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will build high-quality, reliable software to optimize rocket engine design, testing, and manufacturing processes. They will collaborate with a cross-functional team to implement automated tests and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
502
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Ursa Major delivers mission-ready aerospace and defense systems across hypersonics, solid rocket motors, and space-based defense, leveraging additive manufacturing and modular architectures to produce scalable all up rounds, engines and SRMs faster than legacy providers. From throttleable, storable hypersonics to tactically responsive satellite propulsion and extended-range solid rocket motors, Ursa Major is powering the joint force with flexible, American-made systems for any mission, in any domain.
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.
 
Key Skills
PythonSQLGoC#JavaRustData modelingDatabase normalizationSchema designLinuxShell scriptingContainer-based developmentCI/CDGitOpsSoftware engineeringProblem solving
Categories
SoftwareEngineeringTechnologyManufacturingSecurity & Safety
Benefits
Unlimited PTOPaid Parental LeavePaid Adoptive LeaveMedical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceHSAFSAShort Term DisabilityLong Term DisabilityBasic Life InsuranceAD&DVoluntary Life InsuranceEmergency Medical TransportEAP Program401k