Aerospace Engineering Intern: Hands-on Projects & Mentorship

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision plans

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

life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

tuition reimbursement

and more

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation in Sparks, NV invites motivated students for an Electrical Engineering Intern position. You'll engage in a hands-on summer internship within our aerospace and defense environment, contributing to real-world projects and learning from experienced engineers.

You'll gain knowledge through mentoring, cross-functional workshops, and direct involvement in company projects, with opportunities to develop technical and professional skills in CAD, MATLAB, and system-level design.

Qualifications

• Must be a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior in college with at least 6 months until graduation after end of internship.
• Currently enrolled in a university program pursuing 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.
• 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

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

MATLAB

CAD

SolidWorks

Visio

Job description

Sierra Nevada Corporation in Sparks, NV invites motivated students for an Electrical Engineering Intern position. You'll engage in a hands-on summer internship within our aerospace and defense environment, contributing to real-world projects and learning from experienced engineers.

You'll gain knowledge through mentoring, cross-functional workshops, and direct involvement in company projects, with opportunities to develop technical and professional skills in CAD, MATLAB, and system-level design.