Aerospace Systems Engineer Intern: Hands-on & Mentored

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Englewood (CO); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 45,000; 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

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Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation is seeking a Technical Intern for the IAS business area. You will work on actual technical projects, receive mentorship, and help prepare technical docs while gaining hands-on experience in a dynamic aerospace/defense environment.

The internship emphasizes cross-functional workshops, mentoring, and practical skill development in engineering and related fields within a hybrid work 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 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 thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Detail oriented

Organization

Education

Sophomore/Junior/Senior in college or technical school

Engineering, Computer Science or related technical field

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Visio

Job description

Sierra Nevada Corporation is seeking a Technical Intern for the IAS business area. You will work on actual technical projects, receive mentorship, and help prepare technical docs while gaining hands-on experience in a dynamic aerospace/defense environment.

The internship emphasizes cross-functional workshops, mentoring, and practical skill development in engineering and related fields within a hybrid work setting.