Aerospace Systems Engineering Intern (Secret Clearance Eligible)

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation invites engineering/CS students to join a hands-on internship in Plano, TX. You will work on actual technical projects, receive mentorship, and contribute to team objectives while developing documentation and analyses to support engineering decisions.

You will collaborate with experienced professionals, learn industry tools, and explore processes that advance our aerospace and national security work. This internship requires eligibility for a Secret U.S.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a university or college program pursuing a degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Sophomore, junior, or senior with at least 6 months until graduation after end of internship.
• 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.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in actual technical projects and contribute to team objectives by completing assigned tasks.
• 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

Strong organization

Security clearance

Education

Sophomore–Senior

Engineering/CS student

Tools

CAD

MATLAB

MS Access

Job description

Sierra Nevada Corporation invites engineering/CS students to join a hands-on internship in Plano, TX. You will work on actual technical projects, receive mentorship, and contribute to team objectives while developing documentation and analyses to support engineering decisions.

You will collaborate with experienced professionals, learn industry tools, and explore processes that advance our aerospace and national security work. This internship requires eligibility for a Secret U.S.