Aerospace IT Support Intern: Hands-On Engineering

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Lone Tree (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plans

401(k) match up to 6%

Life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation in Colorado is offering an IT Support Technician Intern position designed to provide hands-on experience within a dynamic aerospace and defense environment. You will work alongside industry experts, contribute to real‑world projects, and develop valuable technical and professional skills with mentoring and cross‑functional workshops.

This internship emphasizes teamwork, documentation, and practical learning, with involvement in different ISR, IAS, and C4ISR contexts.

Qualifications

• Must be a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior in college with at least 6 months until graduation after 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 skills

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

MS Office

Attention to detail

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Engineering degree program

Currently enrolled in university

Pursuing a degree in engineering or related discipline

Tools

CAD

MATLAB

Job description

Sierra Nevada Corporation in Colorado is offering an IT Support Technician Intern position designed to provide hands-on experience within a dynamic aerospace and defense environment. You will work alongside industry experts, contribute to real‑world projects, and develop valuable technical and professional skills with mentoring and cross‑functional workshops.

This internship emphasizes teamwork, documentation, and practical learning, with involvement in different ISR, IAS, and C4ISR contexts.