Aerospace Software Intern: Hands-On C4ISR Projects

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 44,000; 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 Englewood, CO offers a Software Engineering Intern position as part of a hands-on summer program in aerospace and defense. You will work with industry experts on real projects and gain mentorship, while developing technical and professional skills.

Successful candidates are current undergraduates in Engineering or Computer Science, with strong analytical abilities and collaboration skills, and must be eligible for 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

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Visio

Education

Sophomore/Junior/Senior in Engineering, CS or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Visio

Job description

Sierra Nevada Corporation in Englewood, CO offers a Software Engineering Intern position as part of a hands-on summer program in aerospace and defense. You will work with industry experts on real projects and gain mentorship, while developing technical and professional skills.

Successful candidates are current undergraduates in Engineering or Computer Science, with strong analytical abilities and collaboration skills, and must be eligible for a Secret U.S. Security Clearance.