Aerospace Software Engineering Intern - Mentored Hands-on

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Folsom (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & 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 the United States is seeking a Software Engineering Intern for its summer internship program, offering hands-on experience in aerospace and defense. You will work on real-world projects with mentors, develop technical and professional skills, and participate in workshops to learn about the business and culture.

Responsibilities include contributing to technical tasks, preparing documentation, and analyzing data to support engineering decisions.

Qualifications

• Must be a Sophomore/Junior/Senior with at least 6 months until graduation after end of internship.
• Enrolled in a university/college program pursuing 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.
• Strong organization skills and 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.
• 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

Collaborative team work

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Pursuing degree in Engineering/CS or related technical field

Sophomore/Junior/Senior status

Tools

CAD

MATLAB

Microsoft Access

Job description

Sierra Nevada Corporation in the United States is seeking a Software Engineering Intern for its summer internship program, offering hands-on experience in aerospace and defense. You will work on real-world projects with mentors, develop technical and professional skills, and participate in workshops to learn about the business and culture.

Responsibilities include contributing to technical tasks, preparing documentation, and analyzing data to support engineering decisions.