Aerospace Systems Engineering Intern

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

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

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) invites talented students for a Technical Intern role in the aerospace and defense sector. The program offers hands-on experience on real projects, mentoring from industry professionals, and opportunities to document and present technical work across teams.

As an intern, you will analyze data, participate in planning meetings, gain exposure to CAD or MATLAB tools, and learn best practices in a collaborative, safety-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior with at least 6 months until graduation.
• Enrolled in engineering/computer science or a 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 organizational skills and work ethic; detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Participate in actual technical projects and complete assigned tasks.
• Receive guidance and mentorship from experienced industry professionals.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, reports, and records.
• 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

MS Office

Detail oriented

Education

Engineering/Computer Science (pursuing degree)

Tools

CAD

MATLAB

Microsoft Access

Job description

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) invites talented students for a Technical Intern role in the aerospace and defense sector. The program offers hands-on experience on real projects, mentoring from industry professionals, and opportunities to document and present technical work across teams.

As an intern, you will analyze data, participate in planning meetings, gain exposure to CAD or MATLAB tools, and learn best practices in a collaborative, safety-conscious environment.