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2027 Summer People Operations Intern

Ursa Major · Berthoud, Colorado

Posted Oct 19, 2026

Est. total comp~$23/hr

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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.

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 …

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Skills and tools: Excel

Clearance and work authorization: Security clearance, US person (ITAR / export control), US citizenship

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Crew department: Surface Ops

Skills this kind of role usually asks for:

Scheduling
Operations planning and scheduling
Field test and integration
Reading drawings and procedures
Safety and hazard analysis

Related coursework: the Surface Ops Track: Site Work, Heavy Equipment and Hauling. We study 5 core modules, take a quiz after each one and pass a final test to earn the Mars Mining Certificate in Surface Operations Fundamentals. We can link its verification page from our resume. It records online learning, not professional licensing or work experience.

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