Aerospace Engineering Intern — Mentored, Hands-on

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Lone Tree (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) invites talented students to join its Technical Intern summer program in Colorado. You will work on real aerospace and defense projects, guided by mentors, and gain hands‑on experience across engineering and software tasks.

The role emphasizes teamwork, documentation, data analysis, and cross‑functional collaboration in a dynamic environment. This paid internship supports growth through workshops and project involvement.

Qualifications

• Sophomore, junior, or senior in college/technical school with at least 6 months until graduation after end of internship.
• Must have been a SNC summer 2026 intern.
• Currently enrolled in a program pursuing Engineering, Computer Science, or 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 attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Participate in actual technical projects and contribute to team objectives by completing assigned tasks.
• 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

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Detail oriented

Strong organization

Education

Engineering or Computer Science degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Visio

Job description

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) invites talented students to join its Technical Intern summer program in Colorado. You will work on real aerospace and defense projects, guided by mentors, and gain hands‑on experience across engineering and software tasks.

The role emphasizes teamwork, documentation, data analysis, and cross‑functional collaboration in a dynamic environment. This paid internship supports growth through workshops and project involvement.