About the role#
This is a part-time internship for the Summer 2027 term. You will join the team in Lone Tree, Colorado, to work on real-world engineering projects. This role is open to students currently enrolled in a university or technical school program. You will receive mentorship from industry professionals and participate in workshops to understand the business and company culture.
What you'll do#
- Contribute to technical projects and team goals.
- Prepare and maintain technical documentation, reports, and records.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret data to support engineering decisions.
- Attend planning meetings to track project requirements and timelines.
- Perform hands-on technical work to build practical skills.
- Identify process improvements and support the use of best practices.
- Work closely with team members and apply your learning to ongoing projects.
What you'll need#
- You must be a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior with at least 6 months remaining until graduation after the internship ends.
- Enrollment in a degree program for Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
- Ability to work in a highly collaborative team environment.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Prior technical or engineering internship experience is preferred.
- Familiarity with the Aerospace and Defense industry is preferred.
- Basic knowledge of tools like CAD, MATLAB, or Microsoft Access is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Lone Tree, CO.
- Work Modality: On-site or Hybrid.
- This is a paid, part-time position.
- Applicants must meet U.S. Government international trade regulation requirements for citizenship or residency.
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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