Aerospace Test Engineering Intern — Hands-on Mentorship

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plans

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

Life insurance

3 weeks PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation is seeking a Test Engineering Intern for a comprehensive summer internship in an aerospace and defense setting. You will gain hands-on experience, participate in real-world projects, and receive mentoring across projects in a collaborative team.

Responsibilities include documenting technical work, data analysis, and supporting engineering decisions while developing professional skills and understanding company culture.

Qualifications

• Sophomore, junior, or senior with at least 6 months until graduation after end of internship.
• Currently enrolled in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative team environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
• Willingness to travel may be 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 thinking

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Documentation skills

MS Office

Education

Engineering/CS degree program

Tools

CAD

MATLAB

Job description

Sierra Nevada Corporation is seeking a Test Engineering Intern for a comprehensive summer internship in an aerospace and defense setting. You will gain hands-on experience, participate in real-world projects, and receive mentoring across projects in a collaborative team.

Responsibilities include documenting technical work, data analysis, and supporting engineering decisions while developing professional skills and understanding company culture.