Engineering Intern, Aerospace & Defense (Hybrid)

Sierra Nevada Corp; Vandalia (OH); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

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

Life insurance

3 weeks PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation in Vandalia, OH is seeking a Technical Intern to gain hands-on experience in aerospace engineering and software tools. You will work on actual projects, receive mentorship, prepare technical documents, and contribute to engineering decisions.

The program targets upper‑class students in engineering or computer science, emphasizes collaboration, and offers professional growth through workshops and cross‑functional projects in a dynamic, safety‑conscious environment.

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.

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

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Detail oriented

Organization

Education

Sophomore/Junior/Senior in college

Pursuing degree in Engineering or related technical field

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Visio

Job description

Sierra Nevada Corporation in Vandalia, OH is seeking a Technical Intern to gain hands-on experience in aerospace engineering and software tools. You will work on actual projects, receive mentorship, prepare technical documents, and contribute to engineering decisions.

The program targets upper‑class students in engineering or computer science, emphasizes collaboration, and offers professional growth through workshops and cross‑functional projects in a dynamic, safety‑conscious environment.