Aerospace Engineering Intern

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) with 150% match up to 6%

Life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) offers a Technical Intern program designed to provide hands-on experience in aerospace and defense, with mentoring and cross-functional workshops. You will work on real projects, gain practical skills, and contribute to team goals in a dynamic environment.

The internship emphasizes collaboration, documentation, and exposure to company culture, with opportunities to learn from experts across domains. Applicants should be enrolled in engineering or related programs.

Qualifications

• Sophomore–Senior in college or technical school with at least 6 months until graduation after end of internship.
• Pursuing a degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio.
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative team environment.
• Strong organization skills and work ethic; detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Participate in actual technical projects and contribute to team objectives by completing assigned tasks.
• Receive guidance and mentorship from experienced industry professionals in your field.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, reports, and records as required.
• Assist in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting technical data to support engineering decisions.
• Attend planning meetings to understand project requirements, timelines, and team goals.
• Perform hands-on technical work assignments to gain practical experience and build technical skills.
• Work closely with team members, absorb and learn from their expertise, and apply that learning to ongoing projects.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and support the implementation of best practices.
• Participate in workshops designed to provide a deeper understanding of the business and company culture.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

MS Office

Teamwork

Detail oriented

Education

Sophomore–Senior in college or technical school

Engineering or CS degree program

Tools

CAD

MATLAB

Microsoft Access

Job description

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) offers a Technical Intern program designed to provide hands-on experience in aerospace and defense, with mentoring and cross-functional workshops. You will work on real projects, gain practical skills, and contribute to team goals in a dynamic environment.

The internship emphasizes collaboration, documentation, and exposure to company culture, with opportunities to learn from experts across domains. Applicants should be enrolled in engineering or related programs.