Aerospace Tech Project Intern — Hands-On, Mentored Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

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

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation invites engineering students to join a comprehensive Technical Intern summer program in a dynamic aerospace and defense setting. You will work on real projects, gain hands-on experience, and receive mentorship from seasoned professionals.

The role emphasizes collaboration, documentation, and data analysis to support engineering decisions while exposing you to workshops and cross-functional teams within our IAS business area.

Qualifications

• Must be a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior in college or technical school, with at least 6 months until graduation after end of internship.
• Currently enrolled in a university or college program pursuing a degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Must have been a previous SNC Summer 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 and problem-solving skills

Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio

Team collaboration

Organization and attention to detail

Education

Sophomore/Junior/Senior in college or technical school

Pursuing a degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Previous SNC Summer Intern

Tools

CAD

MATLAB

Microsoft Access

Job description

Sierra Nevada Corporation invites engineering students to join a comprehensive Technical Intern summer program in a dynamic aerospace and defense setting. You will work on real projects, gain hands-on experience, and receive mentorship from seasoned professionals.

The role emphasizes collaboration, documentation, and data analysis to support engineering decisions while exposing you to workshops and cross-functional teams within our IAS business area.