Summer 2026 Machining Intern

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. 

As a Machining Intern, you will be part of a fast-paced, focused, and highly cohesive machining team. You will contribute to machining critical hardware and improving the impact that internal machining has on Ursa Major’s knowledge base and engine programs. Ursa Major Technologies seeks to be the best at what we do, and a drive for rapid learning and improvement is expected of the entire team. You will report to The Advanced Manufacturing & Materials Team.

Responsibilities:

• Introduction to CNC equipment including 3 and 5 axis mills and millturns, and CNC lathes


• Work side by side with machinists to program CNC machines for R&D and prototype parts


• Support high pace output of development hardware, reworks, and part modifications


• Assistance with all shop operations including tool & workholding procurement, equipment maintenance, etc.

Required Qualifications:

• Mechanical aptitude and detail focused


• Familiar with a "hands on" shop environment


• Demonstrated critical thinker


• Safety conscious


• Ability to learn quickly and stick to task

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 $29.00/hour, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The salary range for this role is intentionally wide as we are evaluating individuals based on their unique experience and abilities to fit our needs. Most importantly, we are excited to meet you, and see if you are a great fit for our team. What we can’t quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy. Click here for more information about our awesome benefits.