2027 Summer IT Infrastructure & Automation Intern

The role

The IT Infrastructure & Automation Intern will identify manual, repetitive, and error-prone processes and transform them into automated workflows. This role focuses on Infrastructure as Code, Terraform, and automation across IT systems and processes.

What you will do

• Identify manual, repetitive, or error-prone IT processes for automation
• Design and implement automation using Terraform, scripting, and APIs
• Apply Infrastructure as Code principles to IT processes
• Automate service desk and IT operational processes
• Develop reusable Terraform configurations and modules
• Use version control, documentation, testing, and change management
• Troubleshoot, improve, and maintain existing automation and infrastructure
• Partner with IT team members to translate business processes into technical solutions
• Assist with select day-to-day IT operations and projects

Required qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree, certification program, or equivalent coursework in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical
• Foundational experience with IT systems, cloud platforms, systems administration, networking, or related technologies through coursework, internships, employment, labs, or personal projects
• Hands-on experience with Terraform through coursework, personal projects, labs, internships, or professional experience
• Understanding of Infrastructure as Code and basic software development concepts
• Familiarity with a scripting or programming language such as PowerShell, Python, or similar
• Familiarity with Git or another version control system
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to recognize opportunities to eliminate manual work through automation
• Ability to break complex problems into smaller, manageable components
• Strong attention to detail and an understanding of the importance of reliable, repeatable processes
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly
• Eagerness to learn and take ownership of technical challenges

Nice to have

• Experience working with structured data such as JSON or YAML
• Familiarity with APIs and cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure

Before you apply

• Must be a U.S. Person (this includes U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents)
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance

About the company

Ursa Major was founded to revolutionize how America and its allies access and apply high-performance propulsion. They design and deliver propulsion and defense systems for national security demands.