Talent Acquisition Intern

Job DescriptionKratos Defense is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Talent Acquisition Intern to support our recruiting and HR operations during a 3month summer internship. This role is ideal for students or early career professionals interested in gaining hands-on experience in technical recruiting, workforce planning, and the defense & aerospace industry. You will work closely with our Talent Acquisition and Human Resources teams to support full cycle hiring activities across multiple programs and business units. We invite you to join us in our mission to secure the best engineering talent to help build the future of aerospace and defense.Location: Colorado Springs, COPay Range: $20 – $23 per hourJob ID: (optional placeholder)Key Responsibilities Coordinate interviews between candidates, hiring managers, and technical teams Communicate with candidates to provide updates, schedule interviews, and ensure a positive experience Help organize recruiting metrics, applicant tracking system updates, and weekly reporting Participate in preparing for career events Collaborate with HR and Talent Acquisition team members on special projects and process improvements Learn core principles of recruiting compliance, documentation, and hiring best practices within a defense?focused environment Perform administrative and project-based tasks to support the overall TA functionWhy Kratos DefenseThis internship provides hands-on exposure to HR operations in a mission-focused, high?growth defense organization. You will gain real experience supporting technical hiring teams, interacting with candidates and hiring managers, and contributing to meaningful recruiting initiatives that support national security programs.Experience And Skills Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, Psychology, or related field Strong interest in talent acquisition, HR operations, or recruiting in a technical/engineering environment Excellent communication, organization, and time?management skills Ability to work well in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment High attention to detail and willingness to learn applicant tracking systems and recruiting tools U.S. citizenship (required for work with defense programs)Preferred Skills Prior internship or campus experience in HR, recruiting, or administrative support Familiarity with corporate HR systems, applicant tracking tools, or scheduling platforms Interest in defense, aerospace, engineering, or technology fields Strong problem?solving skills and a customer-service mindsetThe grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, and skills.Competitive salary based on experience and educationPay Range: $20-$23/hr.Kratos is valued for our ability to design and deliver leading edge, resilient solutions for aerospace communication, control, awareness and mission success across a continuum of offerings—from commercial to tailored custom solutions and integrated programs. Customers trust us to stay relevant and know we are in it for the long-haul. We bring both the capability and confidence that our customers value and depend on. And we always deliver.This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date. Job BenefitsMedical, Dental & Vision Insurance CoverageLife/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance401(k) Savings PlanEmployee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)Paid Time-Off (PTO)HolidaysEducation Reimbursement Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. EOE, Minorities, Females, Vet, Disabled, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or any other protected class. All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. Kratos Defense is committed to America's veterans by providing opportunities for them to continue contributing after service to our nation. We also work to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.EEO Is The LawDisability Accessibility AccommodationIf you require an accommodation to navigate or apply to our careers site, please send your request to HRAccessibility@kratosdefense.com or call 858-964-2916. Any inquires not related to requesting an accommodation will be discarded.Pay TransparencyThe company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.Job Applicant Privacy NoticeFor applicants in the EU and California residents, please review our privacy notice.