Aerospace Systems Engineer Intern - Hands-on Defense

Sierra Nevada Corp; Sparks (NV); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corp in Sparks, NV is seeking a Technical Intern to gain hands-on experience in an aerospace and defense environment, working on real-world projects under guidance from industry experts and mentors.

The internship emphasizes mentoring, cross-functional workshops, hands-on tasks, and professional development, with opportunities to contribute to engineering decisions and learn best practices in a collaborative, security-conscious setting.

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.

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.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

MS Office

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering or related degree

Tools

CAD

MATLAB

Job description

Sierra Nevada Corp in Sparks, NV is seeking a Technical Intern to gain hands-on experience in an aerospace and defense environment, working on real-world projects under guidance from industry experts and mentors.

The internship emphasizes mentoring, cross-functional workshops, hands-on tasks, and professional development, with opportunities to contribute to engineering decisions and learn best practices in a collaborative, security-conscious setting.