Aerospace Mechanical Engineering Intern - Mentored Hands-On

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Lone Tree (CO); On-site; USD 2,498,000 - 4,370,000; 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 is offering a Mechanical Engineering Internship in Colorado. The program provides hands‑on experience in aerospace and defense, mentorship, and cross‑functional workshops. You will work on real projects in a team‑driven environment and contribute to technical documentation and analyses.

Applicants should be Sophomore–Senior in engineering or a related field, with strong analytical skills and the ability to obtain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative team environment.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio.
• Pursuing a degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field.

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

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPt

Visio

Education

Sophomore/Junior/Senior in Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD

MATLAB

Access

Job description

Sierra Nevada Corporation is offering a Mechanical Engineering Internship in Colorado. The program provides hands‑on experience in aerospace and defense, mentorship, and cross‑functional workshops. You will work on real projects in a team‑driven environment and contribute to technical documentation and analyses.

Applicants should be Sophomore–Senior in engineering or a related field, with strong analytical skills and the ability to obtain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance.