About the role#
This internship provides hands-on experience in an aerospace and defense environment. You will work alongside industry experts to contribute to real-world projects and develop technical skills through mentoring and workshops. This is a full-time, paid position for Summer 2027.
What you'll do#
- Participate in technical projects and contribute to team objectives.
- Prepare and maintain technical documentation, reports, and records.
- Assist in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting technical data to support engineering decisions.
- Perform hands-on technical work assignments to build your skill set.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and support the implementation of best practices.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a degree program for Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Industrial Engineering.
- Standing as a sophomore, junior, or senior in college or technical school.
- Strong skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
Location & details#
- Location: Hagerstown, Maryland.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
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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