Aerospace Systems Engineering Intern

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

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) invites motivated students to join our summer internship program as Technical Interns in Englewood, CO. You will work on real projects in a dynamic aerospace and defense environment, mentored by industry experts and supported by cross-functional workshops.

The ISR, Aviation, and Security business area emphasizes end-to-end C4ISR capabilities, with opportunities to develop technical and professional skills while contributing to meaningful programs.

Qualifications

• Must be a current student in good standing pursuing an Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical degree.
• Semester-to-graduation timeline should allow for a summer internship period.

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 and problem-solving skills

MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio

Team collaboration

Organizational skills and detail-orit

Education

Sophomore/Junior/Senior status with 6+ months to graduation

Engineering/CS or related technical field

Tools

CAD

MATLAB

Microsoft Access

Job description

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) invites motivated students to join our summer internship program as Technical Interns in Englewood, CO. You will work on real projects in a dynamic aerospace and defense environment, mentored by industry experts and supported by cross-functional workshops.

The ISR, Aviation, and Security business area emphasizes end-to-end C4ISR capabilities, with opportunities to develop technical and professional skills while contributing to meaningful programs.