Aerospace Engineer Intern - Spring/Summer 2027

Sierra Lobo; Milan Township (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Lobo in Milan, OH is seeking a motivated aerospace engineering intern to contribute to cryogenic fluid and thermal management systems, CubeSat development, and propulsion-related projects. This on-site internship (spring or summer 2027) offers hands-on design, analysis, simulation, and testing duties within a multidisciplinary team, with opportunities to present results at reviews.

Qualifications include pursuing a BS in Aerospace Engineering, enrolled in ABET-accredited program, and US

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Enrolled in ABET-accredited university pursuing a BS in Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• Minimum two semesters completed before start date.

Responsibilities

• Design, analysis, and testing of cryogenic fluid and thermal management systems (Thermal Desktop, CFD, Excel).
• Design, development, simulation, and operation of CubeSats (CAD, Isaac Sim, MATLAB, Python, C/C++).
• Simulation and testing of robotics (Isaac Sim, ROS 2).
• Write technical reports and other documentation for engineering staff and customers.
• Present designs and results at reviews and technical meetings.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams throughout project lifecycles.

Skills

Excel

CAD

MATLAB

Python

C/C++

ROS 2

Isaac Sim

Education

ABET-accredited university; BS in Aerospace Engineering or related field

Tools

Thermal Desktop

CFD

Job description

Overview

Location: US-OH-Milan

Job ID: 2026-3533

# Positions: 1

Experience (Years): 0

Type of Position: Regular Full-Time

Level: Intern/Co-op

Visa Requirements: Citizen only

Sierra Lobo, Inc. has an opening for a highly-motivated, enthusiastic intern with a passion for aerospace engineering and a strong work ethic. Our company offers customers a full range of professional and technical capabilities, including Test and Evaluation, Systems Engineering, and Advanced Technologies. We also develop products and processes related to Cryogenic Fluid and Thermal Management Systems, Densified Propellant Management Systems, CubeSats, and Prototype Extreme Pressure and Temperature Systems. Our customers include the Department of Defense (DOD), the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, Missile Defense Agency (MDA), and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

Located in the verdant rolling fields of North-Central Ohio, our Milan, Ohio Technology Development and Engineering Center (TDEC) offers a pleasant, casual work environment with a picturesque pond and short walking trail on-site. This on-site internship is for the spring or summer of 2027. Full-time or part-time internship available.

EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

Design, develop, and test aerospace components and subsystems for spacecraft or rockets. This includes thermal control, propulsion systems, guidance and control (GNC) mechanisms, and robotics.

Responsibilities

Potential Duties:

• Design, analysis, and testing of cryogenic fluid and thermal management (active and passive) systems (Thermal Desktop, CFD, Excel)
• Design, development, simulation, and operation of CubeSats (CAD, Isaac Sim, MATLAB, Python, C/C++)
• Simulation and testing of robotics (Isaac Sim, ROS 2)
• Write technical reports and other documentation for use by engineering staff, management, and customers
• Present designs and results at reviews and other technical meetings
• Work with a multi-disciplinary team (electrical, mechanical, etc.) throughout a project's lifecycle to ensure every requirement is fulfilled

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Enrolled in an ABET-accredited university and pursuing a BS or higher degree in Aerospace Engineering or a sufficiently relevant Engineering discipline
• A minimum of two (2) semesters of course work must be completed prior to the start of work
• Experience with Excel and CAD software
• Experience with MATLAB, Python, or C/C++
• Experience with Thermal Desktop and meshing tools is desirable but not required
• Experience with Isaac Sim and ROS 2 is desirable but not required
• US Citizenship is required for this position due to ITAR, CUI and other US Government-imposed restrictions specified by Executive Order and the Code of Federal Regulations