About the role#
As a Software Engineering Intern, you will join our team for a summer program designed to provide hands-on experience within the aerospace and defense industry. You will work alongside professionals on technical projects while developing your skills through direct project involvement and workshops.
What you'll do#
- Contribute to technical projects and team objectives.
- 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, timelines, and goals.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and help implement best practices.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled in a university or college program pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Must be a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior in college or technical school.
- Strong skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
Location & details#
- Location: Lone Tree, CO
- Term: Summer 2027
- Modality: On-site
- Status: Full-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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