Job description

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  Proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to learn  Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems and/or HRIS  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 $30.00/hour, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. What we can’t quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy. Classification: Full-time Non-Exempt Benefits Include: (Please note, Interns are not eligible for benefits) Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA) Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical Transport EAP Program Retirement Savings Plan - 401k with Company Match How To Apply: Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by filling out the application below and clicking "Submit Application". This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants. NOTE: Research suggests that women and BIPOC individuals may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who believes they have the skills and the drive necessary to succeed here to apply for this role. Must be a U.S. Person (this includes U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents). Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance. We’re an equal-opportunity employer. You will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. No outside recruiters, please.

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The future of aerospace and defense starts here.
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
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
Proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to learn
Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems and/or HRIS

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