Aerospace Engineering Intern - Mentored, Hands-on

Sierra Nevada Corp; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

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

Life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corp in Colorado is seeking a Technical Intern to participate in a comprehensive summer internship program in aerospace and defense. You will contribute to real-world projects, receive mentoring, and gain hands-on experience in engineering, data analysis, and documentation.

You will work with the IAS/C4ISR teams, attend planning meetings, and develop skills across CAD/MATLAB, Office tools, and teamwork.

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.
• 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 and problem-solving skills

MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint,Vis

Collaborative team player

Organization and detail orientation

Education

Sophomore/Junior/Senior in college (6 months to graduation)

Engineering/CS degree program

Tools

CAD

MATLAB

Microsoft Access

Job description

Sierra Nevada Corp in Colorado is seeking a Technical Intern to participate in a comprehensive summer internship program in aerospace and defense. You will contribute to real-world projects, receive mentoring, and gain hands-on experience in engineering, data analysis, and documentation.

You will work with the IAS/C4ISR teams, attend planning meetings, and develop skills across CAD/MATLAB, Office tools, and teamwork.