Aerospace Test Engineering Intern

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Dayton (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with match up to 6%

3 weeks paid time off

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) is seeking a Test Engineering Intern to join our summer internship program in a dynamic aerospace and defense environment. You will work on real-world projects, gain hands-on experience, and receive mentorship from industry experts within a collaborative team.

The program emphasizes growth through cross-functional workshops and direct involvement in company projects, with responsibilities spanning data analysis, documentation, and hands-on testing.

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.
• 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.
• 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

Team collaboration

Detail oriented

Problem solving

Education

Sophomore/Junior/Senior in college or technical school

Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Visio

Job description

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) is seeking a Test Engineering Intern to join our summer internship program in a dynamic aerospace and defense environment. You will work on real-world projects, gain hands-on experience, and receive mentorship from industry experts within a collaborative team.

The program emphasizes growth through cross-functional workshops and direct involvement in company projects, with responsibilities spanning data analysis, documentation, and hands-on testing.