About the role#
This summer internship offers an opportunity to work within our ISR, Aviation, and Security business area. You will join a team focused on the U.S. Air Force Survivable Airborne Operations Center mission. This program provides hands-on experience by pairing you with industry professionals to support real-world engineering projects.
What you'll do#
- Contribute to technical projects and team objectives.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret technical data to support engineering decisions.
- Prepare and maintain technical documentation, reports, and records.
- Perform hands-on technical work and attend project planning meetings.
- Work closely with team members to learn from their expertise.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements.
- Participate in workshops to build professional skills and learn about company culture.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior in a university or technical school program.
- Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering.
- At least 6 months remaining until graduation after the internship ends.
- U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
- Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
- Prior technical or engineering internship experience is preferred.
- Familiarity with the Aerospace and Defense industry is preferred.
- Basic knowledge of engineering software tools like CAD or MATLAB is preferred.
- Microsoft Access skills are preferred.
Location & details#
- Locations: Lone Tree, CO and Louisville, CO.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site or hybrid.
- 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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