About the role#
This internship provides hands-on experience in the aerospace and defense sector during the summer of 2027. You will work alongside industry experts on real projects, receiving mentorship while contributing to team objectives. The program includes workshops to help you understand our business and culture.
What you'll do#
- Complete assigned tasks to support technical projects and team goals.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret technical data to assist in engineering decisions.
- Prepare and maintain technical reports, documentation, and records.
- Attend planning meetings to learn about project requirements and timelines.
- Perform hands-on technical work and apply lessons learned from team members.
- Identify process improvements and support the use of best practices.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a university or college program as a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior.
- Pursuing a degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
- At least 6 months remaining in your degree program after the internship ends.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
- Ability to work well in a collaborative team environment.
- Physical ability to sit for long periods, lift up to 25 lbs, and work in laboratory or workshop settings that may have loud noise or hazardous conditions.
- Prior technical work experience, familiarity with aerospace, or knowledge of CAD, MATLAB, or Microsoft Access is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Lone Tree, CO.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- This is a paid, part-time 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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