Aerospace Systems Engineering Intern - Hands-On

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation's ISR/AIS internship program invites motivated students to gain hands‑on experience in aerospace engineering and related disciplines. As a Technical Intern, you will contribute to real projects, collaborate with engineers, and develop practical skills in a dynamic defense environment.

Eligible candidates are sophomores to seniors pursuing Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields, with strong analytical abilities and proficiency in Office tools.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a university program pursuing a degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Sophomore–Senior in college with at least 6 months until graduation after internship.
• Must have been an SNC summer 2026 intern.
• 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

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Organization

Education

Engineering/CS degree

Tools

CAD

MATLAB

Microsoft Access

Visio

Job description

Sierra Nevada Corporation's ISR/AIS internship program invites motivated students to gain hands‑on experience in aerospace engineering and related disciplines. As a Technical Intern, you will contribute to real projects, collaborate with engineers, and develop practical skills in a dynamic defense environment.

Eligible candidates are sophomores to seniors pursuing Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields, with strong analytical abilities and proficiency in Office tools.