Aerospace Engineering Intern: Hands-on, Mentored in Flight Systems

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Lone Tree (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation is seeking an Aerospace Engineering Intern to participate in a comprehensive summer internship program, gaining hands-on experience in a dynamic aerospace and defense environment. You will work with industry experts, contribute to real-world projects, and develop technical and professional skills.

The ISR, Aviation, and Security business area leads in ISR and aviation, offering mentoring, workshops, and direct involvement in company projects. A Secret U.S.

Qualifications

• Must be a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior in college or technical school, with at least 6 months until graduation after end of internship.
• Currently enrolled in a university or college program 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.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required.

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

Collaboration

Security clearance

Strong problem-solving

Education

Engineering or related technical field (pursuing)

Tools

CAD

MATLAB

Microsoft Access

Job description

Sierra Nevada Corporation is seeking an Aerospace Engineering Intern to participate in a comprehensive summer internship program, gaining hands-on experience in a dynamic aerospace and defense environment. You will work with industry experts, contribute to real-world projects, and develop technical and professional skills.

The ISR, Aviation, and Security business area leads in ISR and aviation, offering mentoring, workshops, and direct involvement in company projects. A Secret U.S.