Aerospace Mechanical Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

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

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation in Lone Tree, CO is seeking a Mechanical Engineer Intern for Summer 2027. You will work on real aerospace projects, gain hands-on experience, and be mentored by experienced engineers in a collaborative setting.

This paid internship emphasizes growth, planning, and exposure to CAD tools and MATLAB in a defense-oriented environment. Applicants should be engineering students, with strong analytical and teamwork skills, proficient in MS Office, and eager to contribute to

Qualifications

• Sophomore, junior, or senior in college or technical school pursuing an Engineering, Computer Science, or related degree.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participate in hands-on technical projects and contribute to team objectives.
• Receive guidance and mentorship from experienced engineers.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation and reports.
• Assist in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data to support engineering decisions.
• Attend planning meetings to understand project requirements and timelines.
• Work closely with team members to absorb and apply expert learning to ongoing projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

MS Office

Education

Engineering student

Tools

CAD

MATLAB

Job description

Sierra Nevada Corporation in Lone Tree, CO is seeking a Mechanical Engineer Intern for Summer 2027. You will work on real aerospace projects, gain hands-on experience, and be mentored by experienced engineers in a collaborative setting.

This paid internship emphasizes growth, planning, and exposure to CAD tools and MATLAB in a defense-oriented environment. Applicants should be engineering students, with strong analytical and teamwork skills, proficient in MS Office, and eager to contribute to