Aerospace Engineering Intern: Mentorship & Hands-On Experience

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; 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

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation in Plano, TX is seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern to join a hands-on summer program in aerospace and defense. You will work with industry experts on real-world projects, develop technical and professional skills, and participate in mentoring and workshops.

You will support engineering teams, learn through cross-functional activities, and contribute to documentation and analysis while pursuing a degree in Engineering or related field. 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.
• 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 thinking

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Engineering or related technical field

Tools

CAD

MATLAB

MS Access

Microsoft Visio

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Sierra Nevada Corporation in Plano, TX is seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern to join a hands-on summer program in aerospace and defense. You will work with industry experts on real-world projects, develop technical and professional skills, and participate in mentoring and workshops.

You will support engineering teams, learn through cross-functional activities, and contribute to documentation and analysis while pursuing a degree in Engineering or related field. U.S.