About the role#
This summer 2027 internship provides hands-on experience within the aerospace and defense industry. You will work alongside industry experts on real-world projects, attend cross-functional workshops, and receive mentorship to build your technical and professional skills.
What you'll do#
- Contribute to technical projects and team objectives.
- Prepare and maintain technical reports, records, and documentation.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret technical data to support engineering work.
- Attend planning meetings to track project requirements and timelines.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and support the use of best practices.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate degree program in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
- Standing as a sophomore, junior, or senior in college or technical school.
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
- U.S. Citizenship status.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
Location & details#
- Location: Lone Tree, Colorado.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: Paid position.
About Sierra Nevada Corporation
Sierra Nevada Corporation operates in the aerospace and national security sectors. The company develops systems for command, control, communications, and cyber operations across land, sea, air, and space domains. Founded in 1963, it remains a privately held business with headquarters in Sparks, Nevada. The firm maintains a workforce of approximately 5,300 employees.
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