About the role#
This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027 based in Plano, Texas. You will work within the Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR), Aviation, and Security business area. The program provides hands-on experience in an aerospace and defense environment while working alongside experienced professionals.
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 and timelines.
- Perform hands-on technical work assignments.
- Identify process improvements and support best practices.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior in a college or technical school.
- Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering.
- 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: Plano, Texas.
- 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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