HR Talent And Technology Internships - Summer 2026

Internship Opportunity

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards.

We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future.

Woodward supports our members' wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Woodward offers a Total Reward package for this Internship position, including:

• Estimated pay: Sophomore: $21.00, Junior: $23.00, and Senior: $25.00
• Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance (20+ hours per week)
• Sick Time

Are you ready to make your mark? If you're a Human Resources or Business major, we have an exciting internship opportunity for you.

The purpose of an internship at Woodward is to provide students with the opportunity to gain exposure and "real life" business acumen within the Aerospace and Energy Industry. Our internships also provide students with the opportunity to learn and gain practical experience and to work in areas related to their academic and/or career interests.

The experience also gives the intern opportunity for potential full-time employment with the company.

What you will be doing:

• Talent Acquisition: Assist in sourcing candidates through job boards, social media platforms, and other recruitment channels, while coordinating interview schedules and maintaining candidate pipelines.
• HR Technology: Support the implementation and maintenance of HR systems by troubleshooting issues, analyzing data, and ensuring accurate reporting to optimize workflows.
• HR Program Management: Collaborate on the planning and execution of HR initiatives, such as leadership development programs, employee engagement events, and diversity and inclusion projects.
• Conduct market research and benchmarking to provide insights for improving talent acquisition strategies and HR program effectiveness.
• Prepare presentations, dashboards, and reports to track key metrics related to recruitment, technology adoption, and program outcomes for leadership review.

What we are looking for:

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Competent skills in problem solving and trouble-shooting.
• Competent in the use of PCs, MS Office Programs and other associated software.
• Ability to effectively operate in a team environment.
• Effective time management skills.
• Solid knowledge of the English language with the ability to speak, read and write along with good listening skills.
• Good marks in relevant subjects.
• Possess high motivation, flexibility and ability to work on his/her own.

Education or Formal Training: Must be at least a sophomore in an accredited College or University program and have an acceptable grade point average of 3.0 or higher.

Experience Required: No experience required. Previous internship or other working experience, a plus.

This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR and EAR, or possess all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State Department and the U.S. Department of Commerce. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Woodward is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local laws.