# 2027 Summer People Operations Intern

**Ursa Major**

- **Location:** Berthoud, Colorado
- **Workplace:** On-site
- **Salary:** $30/hr
- **Clearance:** None required
- **Eligibility:** US person / green card
- **Export control:** ITAR/EAR controlled
- **Visa:** Not specified
- **Discipline:** Internship
- **Seniority:** Internship
- **Posted:** 2026-10-19

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**The future of aerospace and defense starts here.
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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.

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