2027 Summer Industrial Hygienist & Ergonomist Intern

From the posting

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.

Position Summary

The Industrial Hygienist & Ergonomist intern will work closely with the environmental, health, and safety team by identifying, evaluating, and controlling workplace health and comfort risks, with a focus on chemical, physical, and biological exposures as well as ergonomic risk factors for new processes associated with the Galeton expansion project. This role partners with operations, facilities, HR, and safety teams to develop and implement programs that prevent occupational illness and injury, improve employee well ‑ being, and support regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Industrial Hygiene

Conduct qualitative and quantitative exposure assessments for chemical, physical (noise, radiation, temperature), and biological hazards in production, laboratory, office, and field environments.

Develop and execute industrial hygiene sampling plans using appropriate equipment (e.g., air sampling pumps, dosimeters, direct ‑ reading instruments).

Analyze sampling data, interpret results against regulatory and consensus standards (e.g., OSHA PELs, ACGIH TLVs), and recommend control measures. …

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