Aerospace Project Coordinator Intern - Mentored, Hands-On

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

401(k) with 150% match up to 6%

Life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

and more

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation in Plano, TX is seeking a Project Coordinator Intern to participate in a hands-on summer program in aerospace and defense. You will work with industry experts, contribute to real-world projects, and build technical and professional skills.

The internship offers mentoring, cross-functional workshops, and direct involvement in company projects, with opportunities to learn CAD, MATLAB basics, and other engineering tools while supporting team goals.

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 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 technical projects and complete assigned tasks.
• Receive mentorship from industry professionals.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation and reports.
• Assist in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting technical data.
• Attend planning meetings to understand project requirements and timelines.
• Perform hands-on technical work to gain practical experience.
• Collaborate with team members and learn from their expertise.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and support best practices.
• Participate in workshops to understand the business and culture.

Skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Organization skills

Detail oriented

Education

Engineering or CS degree

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Visio

Job description

Sierra Nevada Corporation in Plano, TX is seeking a Project Coordinator Intern to participate in a hands-on summer program in aerospace and defense. You will work with industry experts, contribute to real-world projects, and build technical and professional skills.

The internship offers mentoring, cross-functional workshops, and direct involvement in company projects, with opportunities to learn CAD, MATLAB basics, and other engineering tools while supporting team goals.