Aerospace Mechanical Engineering Intern: Hands-On & Mentored

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and 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 Colorado is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern for a comprehensive summer program in aerospace and defense. You will work on real projects, receive mentoring, and build hands-on technical skills in a collaborative team environment.

Requirements include currently being a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior in engineering or related field, strong analytical skills, proficiency with Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Visio, and the ability to obtain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance.

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 skills

Team collaboration

MS Office

Problem solving

Education

Engineering or related field (Sophomore–Senior)

Tools

CAD

MATLAB

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sierra Nevada Corporation in Colorado is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern for a comprehensive summer program in aerospace and defense. You will work on real projects, receive mentoring, and build hands-on technical skills in a collaborative team environment.

Requirements include currently being a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior in engineering or related field, strong analytical skills, proficiency with Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Visio, and the ability to obtain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance.