About the role#
This internship provides hands-on experience within the aerospace and defense industry. You will work alongside experienced professionals on real-world projects, gaining insight into business operations while receiving mentorship. The program includes workshops and direct involvement in company objectives to support your professional growth.
What you'll do#
- Contribute to team objectives by completing assigned tasks.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret data to support business decisions.
- Prepare and maintain accurate documentation and reports.
- Attend planning meetings to understand project goals.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements.
- Help draft and update environmental programs and procedures.
- Assist in identifying regulatory non-compliance and documenting gaps.
- Support gap analyses and corrective actions.
- Develop environmental training materials.
- Research environmental regulations and ISO 14001 requirements.
- Maintain environmental performance metrics and progress trackers.
- Communicate ideas, progress, and findings to team members and leadership.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment as a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior in a university or technical school program.
- Pursuit of a degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Environmental Policy, or a related field.
- At least 6 months remaining until graduation after the internship ends.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship required).
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
- Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
- Familiarity with ISO 14001, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act is preferred.
- Experience with Microsoft Access and data analysis tools is a plus.
- Prior internship or work experience in a related field is beneficial.
Location & details#
- Location: Sparks, Nevada.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site or hybrid.
- Employment: Part-time, paid internship.
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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