About the role#
As a Quality Engineer Intern at Sierra Nevada Corporation, you will join our team for the Summer 2027 term. You will work alongside industry professionals to gain hands-on experience in the aerospace and defense sector. This position is based in Dayton, Ohio, and offers both on-site and hybrid work options.
What you'll do#
- Contribute to technical projects and team objectives.
- Receive mentorship from experienced industry professionals.
- Prepare and maintain technical documentation, reports, and records.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret technical data to support engineering decisions.
- Attend planning meetings to understand project requirements and timelines.
- Perform hands-on technical work assignments.
- Work closely with team members to apply new skills to ongoing projects.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and support best practices.
- Participate in workshops to learn more about the business and 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 Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Industrial Engineering.
- At least 6 months remaining until graduation after the internship ends.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
- Ability to work in a highly collaborative team environment.
- Detail-oriented work ethic.
- U.S. Citizenship is required, as you must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
- Preferred: Prior technical or engineering internship experience, familiarity with the aerospace and defense industry, and knowledge of tools like CAD, MATLAB, or Microsoft Access.
Location & details#
- Location: Dayton, Ohio.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site and 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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