About the role#
This summer internship is open exclusively to previous Sierra Nevada Corporation summer interns. You will join our team for the Summer 2027 term to work on real-world projects within the aerospace and defense sector. This role offers mentorship from industry professionals and exposure to our technical operations through hands-on work and workshops.
What you'll do#
- Contribute to technical projects by completing assigned tasks and working closely with team members.
- Prepare and maintain technical documentation, reports, and records.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret technical data to support engineering decisions.
- Attend planning meetings to track project requirements, timelines, and team goals.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and support the implementation of best practices.
- Perform hands-on technical work and participate in professional development workshops.
What you'll need#
- Must be a previous SNC Summer Intern.
- Currently enrolled as a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior in a university or technical school program.
- Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering.
- At least 6 months remaining until graduation after the end of the internship.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship required).
- Prior technical internship experience, familiarity with the aerospace industry, and knowledge of tools like CAD, MATLAB, or Microsoft Access are preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Lone Tree, CO.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: This position supports on-site and hybrid work arrangements.
- 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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