Hands-on Aerospace Systems Security Intern

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 40,000; Full 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 Corporation is offering a Systems Security Engineering Intern role in Maryland. The internship provides hands-on experience in an aerospace/defense setting, with mentoring, cross-functional workshops, and direct involvement in company projects.

You will work on ISR, aviation, and security-focused initiatives under senior guidance. The program emphasizes collaboration, documentation, and practical skill-building in engineering software tools, with a stated starting salary range and

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a college program pursuing Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field.
• Sophomore, junior, or senior with at least 6 months until graduation after end of internship.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Participate in technical projects and contribute to team objectives by completing tasks.
• Receive mentorship from experienced professionals.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, reports, and records.
• Assist in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting technical data to support engineering decisions.
• Attend planning meetings to understand project requirements and timelines.
• Perform hands-on technical work to gain practical experience.
• Collaborate with team members and apply learnings to ongoing projects.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and support best practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

MS Office

Education

Engineering/CS major

Tools

CAD

MATLAB

Microsoft Access

Job description

Sierra Nevada Corporation is offering a Systems Security Engineering Intern role in Maryland. The internship provides hands-on experience in an aerospace/defense setting, with mentoring, cross-functional workshops, and direct involvement in company projects.

You will work on ISR, aviation, and security-focused initiatives under senior guidance. The program emphasizes collaboration, documentation, and practical skill-building in engineering software tools, with a stated starting salary range and