Aerospace Engineering Intern: Hands-on Projects & Mentorship

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 2,270,000 - 3,973,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation seeks an Aerospace Engineering Intern to work on real-world projects in a dynamic defense environment. You will gain hands-on experience and mentorship while contributing to team objectives in an active aerospace context.

The role emphasizes planning, technical documentation, and data analysis. Students will use CAD/MATLAB and collaborate with engineers to develop skills and prepare for a professional career in aerospace and defense.

Qualifications

• Must be a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior in college with at least 6 months until graduation after end of internship.
• Pursuing a degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Participate in actual technical projects and contribute to team objectives.
• Receive guidance and mentorship from experienced industry professionals.
• 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.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Team collaboration

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint,Vis

Education

Sophomore/Junior/Senior in Engineering/CS

Tools

CAD

MATLAB

Visio

Job description

Sierra Nevada Corporation seeks an Aerospace Engineering Intern to work on real-world projects in a dynamic defense environment. You will gain hands-on experience and mentorship while contributing to team objectives in an active aerospace context.

The role emphasizes planning, technical documentation, and data analysis. Students will use CAD/MATLAB and collaborate with engineers to develop skills and prepare for a professional career in aerospace and defense.