Aerospace Systems Engineering Intern – Hybrid

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) with match

Life Insurance

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

And more

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) invites motivated engineering, computer science, or related‑tech students to join its summer Technical Intern program in Colorado. You will work on real technical projects, gain mentorship from seasoned engineers, and contribute to documentation, data analysis, and engineering decisions.

The internship emphasizes collaboration, practical skill building, and a path toward future SNC opportunities, with a focus on hands-on experience in aerospace and defense

Qualifications

• Must be a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior in college or technical school, with at least 6 months until graduation after end of internship.
• Must have been an SNC summer 2026 intern.
• 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 skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Sophomore/Junior/Senior in college with 6+ months to graduation

Must have been SNC summer 2026 intern

Engineering/Computer Science or related technical field

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Visio

Job description

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) invites motivated engineering, computer science, or related‑tech students to join its summer Technical Intern program in Colorado. You will work on real technical projects, gain mentorship from seasoned engineers, and contribute to documentation, data analysis, and engineering decisions.

The internship emphasizes collaboration, practical skill building, and a path toward future SNC opportunities, with a focus on hands-on experience in aerospace and defense