2027 Summer People Operations Intern

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 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 <li data-leveltext="" data-font="S