Aerospace Engineering Intern: Hands-On, Mentored

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Plano, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) match

PTO

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation is offering an Aerospace Engineering Internship in Plano, TX, designed to provide hands-on experience in a dynamic aerospace and defense environment with mentorship and cross-functional workshops.

You will work on real-world projects, learn from industry experts, and contribute to team goals while developing technical and professional skills. The program emphasizes growth, documentation, and collaboration in a C4ISR/Aviation context.

Qualifications

• Sophomore, junior, or senior in college/technical school with at least 6 months until graduation.
• Enrolled in Engineering, Computer Science, or 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.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Participate in actual technical projects and contribute to team objectives by completing assigned tasks.
• Receive mentorship from experienced professionals.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation and reports.
• Assist in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting technical data for engineering decisions.
• Attend planning meetings to understand project requirements and timelines.
• Perform hands-on technical work to gain practical experience and build skills.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and support best practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Visio

Collaborative team work

Organization

Education

Engineering, Computer Science or related technical field

Tools

CAD

MATLAB

Job description

Sierra Nevada Corporation is offering an Aerospace Engineering Internship in Plano, TX, designed to provide hands-on experience in a dynamic aerospace and defense environment with mentorship and cross-functional workshops.

You will work on real-world projects, learn from industry experts, and contribute to team goals while developing technical and professional skills. The program emphasizes growth, documentation, and collaboration in a C4ISR/Aviation context.