Aerospace Mechanical Intern — Mentored Hands-On Lab

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation in Plano, TX offers a Mechanical Engineering Intern program that provides hands-on experience in aerospace and defense, mentorship from industry experts, and real-world project involvement during a dynamic summer internship.

You will work on actual technical projects, develop professional skills, and participate in workshops while supporting engineering decisions and documentation; candidates must be sophomores to seniors and capable of a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Sophomore, junior or senior in college with at least 6 months until graduation after end of internship.
• Currently enrolled in Engineering, Computer Science, or 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.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance.

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

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Sophomore/Junior/Senior status

Pursuing Engineering/CS degree

Tools

CAD

MATLAB

Visio

Excel

Job description

Sierra Nevada Corporation in Plano, TX offers a Mechanical Engineering Intern program that provides hands-on experience in aerospace and defense, mentorship from industry experts, and real-world project involvement during a dynamic summer internship.

You will work on actual technical projects, develop professional skills, and participate in workshops while supporting engineering decisions and documentation; candidates must be sophomores to seniors and capable of a Secret clearance.