Aerospace Structural Engineering Intern

Sierra Nevada Corp; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Part 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 Corp in Colorado offers a Technical Intern position within the ISR/Aviation and Security teams. You will participate in hands‑on projects, work alongside engineers, and gain practical experience in a dynamic aerospace and defense environment.

The internship emphasizes mentorship, cross‑functional workshops, and direct involvement in real company projects while you advance technical and professional skills.

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.

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

Collaborative work

Detail oriented

Education

Sophomore to Senior, 6+ months to graduation

Pursuing Engineering/CompSci field

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Visio

CAD

MATLAB

Job description

Sierra Nevada Corp in Colorado offers a Technical Intern position within the ISR/Aviation and Security teams. You will participate in hands‑on projects, work alongside engineers, and gain practical experience in a dynamic aerospace and defense environment.

The internship emphasizes mentorship, cross‑functional workshops, and direct involvement in real company projects while you advance technical and professional skills.