About the role#
This internship program provides hands-on experience within the aerospace and defense industry. You will work on long-term technical projects, receive mentorship from industry professionals, and develop your skills through practical assignments. This role is intended for individuals who have been a Sierra Nevada Corporation Summer 2026 intern.
What you'll do#
- Contribute to team goals by completing assigned technical tasks.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret data to support engineering decisions.
- Maintain accurate technical documentation and prepare project reports.
- Identify and suggest process improvements to support implementation.
- Participate in planning meetings to align with project requirements.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a college or technical school pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Industrial Engineering.
- Status as a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior with at least 6 months remaining until graduation after the internship ends.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
- U.S. citizenship or status as a lawful permanent resident or protected individual.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid, remote position for the Summer 2026 term.
- Sierra Nevada Corporation can only hire residents of the following states: AL, AK, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI.
About Sierra Nevada Corporation
Sierra Nevada Corporation operates in the defense and space manufacturing industry. Founded in 1963, the company focuses on command, control, and communications systems alongside intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities. It maintains operations across sea, land, air, space, and cyber domains. The firm is privately held and based in Sparks, Nevada, with a workforce between 1,001 and 5,000 employees.
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