Aerospace Firmware Engineer Intern – Hands-On Mentorship

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; 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 you to join a summer Technical Intern program designed to provide hands-on experience in aerospace and defense. You will collaborate with engineering teams on real projects, gain practical skills, and benefit from mentoring and cross-functional workshops.

The internship emphasizes growth, documentation, and exposure to company projects, with opportunities to contribute and learn in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Sophomore, junior or senior with at least 6 months until graduation after internship.
• Currently enrolled in engineering, computer science, or related technical field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio.
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative team environment.
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to actual technical projects and support team objectives.
• Receive mentorship from experienced industry professionals.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, reports, and records.
• 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 to gain practical experience.
• Work closely with team members, learn from their expertise, and apply learning to ongoing projects.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and support best practices.
• Participate in workshops to deepen understanding of the business and company culture.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Visio

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Pursuing a degree in Engineering or related technical field

Tools

CAD

MATLAB

Microsoft Access

Job description

Sierra Nevada Corporation in Sparks, NV invites you to join a summer Technical Intern program designed to provide hands-on experience in aerospace and defense. You will collaborate with engineering teams on real projects, gain practical skills, and benefit from mentoring and cross-functional workshops.

The internship emphasizes growth, documentation, and exposure to company projects, with opportunities to contribute and learn in a dynamic environment.