Software Engineering Internship Summer
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Software Development
Software Engineer, Software Testing
Requisition :2144
Standard Weekly
Hours:
40.00
Location: ULA - Denver
At ULA, success comes through the efforts of a strong, united team.
Thanks for your interest in United Launch Alliance, the world's most experienced and reliable space launch company! Successfully launching more than 150 consecutive missions doesn't just happen. It's credit to the commitment of our 2,500 team members and the systems and processes we use to pull them together.
As a ULA intern, you'll gain real-world work experience and exposure to life at the nation's premier space launch company. Together, our unshakable unity yields stronger solutions and better results as we carry out our mission to save lives, explore the universe, and connect the world. Our team is excited to meet you!
Job Overview & ResponsibilitiesAs a Software Engineering Intern at United Launch Alliance you'll gain hands-on experience and will have the opportunity to:
- Architect, design, develop, integrate, tests and deploy software products supporting applications environments, engineering simulation environments, and embedded launch vehicle flight and ground system control environments.
- Maintain engineering software infrastructure supporting real time systems, engineering labs, and all other assets used to support software product continuous integration and continuous delivery.
- Conduct multidisciplinary research and development, collaborate with hardware and analysis engineers in the architecture, planning, design, development, and utilization of embedded and simulation software systems.
- Apply the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the system development life cycle and ensures software quality control standards are met.
- Perform technical planning, requirements management, system integration, verification and validation, cost, and risk analyses for software systems development and integration.
- Develop software that simulates physical systems and simulates real-time operations.
- Develop integrates and uses advanced graphical user interfaces and visualization tools.
- Software Engineering subskills include Embedded Software, Simulation Modeling Software, Applications Software, Software Product Owner;
Software Scrum Master, Software Development Operations;
Software Systems Architect, and Software Systems Integrator, cloud engineering, CICD Developers, AI engineering. - Support one or more experienced engineers in performance of assignments, spend time shadowing actual operations, and have unique assignments that support larger projects as well as experience the day-to-day workings of engineering.
Interns may perform and/or participate in additional activities/events which help them build a strong network within the ULA community and with fellow interns!
Required Education- At minimum completed Sophomore year of college or university by the time of the summer internship assignment.
- High School/GED
- Must have a minimum college GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale at the time of application; cumulative, no rounding.
NOTE:
An unofficial transcript is required if you are invited for an interview. We recommend you upload it to your profile when you apply. - Must have a valid driver's license and motorized vehicle transportation if assigned an internship in Alabama;
California;
Florida; or Pueblo, Colorado. For Denver, Colorado and Washington, DC, motorized transportation is recommended.
- At minimum, actively pursuing a bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) field from an accredited college or university.
- Must have plans to be enrolled in classes during Fall Semester 2027.
- Ability to work full-time for a minimum of 10 weeks during the summer of 2027.
- Experience working in one or more software languages:
- C++
- C
- Java Script
- Python
- Shell
- Perl
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint).
- Effective presentation, written communication, and verbal communication skills.
- Must be able to complete an internship at any of the below ULA's locations:
- Denver, CO
Summary Salary Range:
CO: $23.10 - $37.95
Please note that the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon a candidate's experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in addition to base pay.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 90 days from the job posting date. However, this…
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