Aerospace Systems Engineer Intern – Hybrid, Summer 2027

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Lone Tree (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with 150% match up to 6%

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Sierra Nevada Corporation is seeking a Systems Engineer Intern for Summer 2027 in Lone Tree, CO (in-office). You will participate in real projects, receive mentorship, and develop hands-on engineering skills within a dynamic aerospace environment.

We expect current enrollment in Engineering or related field, strong analytical/problem-solving abilities, and proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio. You’ll gain teamwork experience and contribute to building future defense systems.

Qualifications

• Sophomore, junior, or senior with at least 6 months until graduation after end of internship.
• Enrolled in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio.
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative team environment.
• Strong organization and detail orientation.

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

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Visio

Team collaboration

Detail-oriented

Organization

Education

Pursuing degree in Engineering/CS

Tools

CAD

MATLAB

Job description

The Sierra Nevada Corporation is seeking a Systems Engineer Intern for Summer 2027 in Lone Tree, CO (in-office). You will participate in real projects, receive mentorship, and develop hands-on engineering skills within a dynamic aerospace environment.

We expect current enrollment in Engineering or related field, strong analytical/problem-solving abilities, and proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio. You’ll gain teamwork experience and contribute to building future defense systems.