RF Engineer Intern - Aerospace/Defense, Secret Clearance

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Englewood (CO); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 45,000; 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 (Colorado) is seeking a Technical Intern for a comprehensive summer internship program that offers hands-on experience in aerospace and defense. You will work alongside industry experts, contribute to real-world projects, and develop technical and professional skills through mentoring, cross-functional workshops, and direct project involvement.

The role provides exposure to end-to-end engineering activities, documentation, planning meetings, and hands-on tasks in a

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.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required.
• 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 thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Detail oriented

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Visio

Education

Engineering or Computer Science degree

Tools

CAD

MATLAB

Access

Job description

Sierra Nevada Corporation (Colorado) is seeking a Technical Intern for a comprehensive summer internship program that offers hands-on experience in aerospace and defense. You will work alongside industry experts, contribute to real-world projects, and develop technical and professional skills through mentoring, cross-functional workshops, and direct project involvement.

The role provides exposure to end-to-end engineering activities, documentation, planning meetings, and hands-on tasks in a