Electrical Engineer I — Aerospace & Defense

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

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

Life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corp (SNC) is seeking a Summer 2026 intern to assist in the design and development of electrical/electronic systems from Plano, TX. You will support circuit card assemblies, wiring design practices, testing, and validation within cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes learning, documentation of designs and results, and participation in design reviews, with opportunities to gain CAD familiarity and develop foundational engineering skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 0-2+ years of experience in electrical engineering or related field.
• Must have been an SNC summer 2026 intern.
• Basic understanding of electrical/electronic design and testing principles.
• Conceptual knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
• Basic understanding of Computer Aided Engineering tools.
• Familiarity with working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and development of electrical/electronic systems.
• In some applications, support development of circuit card assemblies.
• Learn implementation of electrical wiring design practices.
• Support the testing and validation of electrical/electronic systems and components.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure design specifications are met.
• Document technical designs, test procedures, and results.
• Participate in design reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and debugging of electrical/electronic circuits and systems.

Skills

Electrical design concepts

Circuit analysis basics

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD software

Testing equipment

Job description

Sierra Nevada Corp (SNC) is seeking a Summer 2026 intern to assist in the design and development of electrical/electronic systems from Plano, TX. You will support circuit card assemblies, wiring design practices, testing, and validation within cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes learning, documentation of designs and results, and participation in design reviews, with opportunities to gain CAD familiarity and develop foundational engineering skills.