Software Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Southern Pines (NC); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits package

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation in North Carolina is offering a summer Technical Intern program to gain hands-on experience in aerospace and defense software environments. You will work with industry experts, contribute to live projects, and develop technical and professional skills through mentoring and workshops.

The internship emphasizes collaboration, cross-functional training, and direct involvement in company projects, preparing you for a career in high-tech aerospace systems.

Qualifications

• Experience in C#, Java, or Kotlin.
• Experience designing and developing software.
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, documents, tests and debugs applications software and systems that contain logic and mathematical solutions.
• Define software/and or system architecture, design software modules, and produce associated documentation per corporate or customer standards.
• Ensures software standards are met.
• Write and test software modules and integrate with other software and/or hardware components.

Skills

C#

Java

Kotlin

Tools

Javascript

Typescript

React

C# ASP.NET Core

Job description

Come start your career with some of the brightest and most innovative minds in the country! As a Technical Intern, you will participate in a comprehensive summer internship program designed to provide hands‑on experience in a dynamic aerospace and defense environment. You will work alongside industry experts, contribute to real‑world projects, and develop valuable technical and professional skills. This internship offers a unique opportunity for growth through mentoring, cross‑functional workshops, and direct involvement in company projects.

The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn‑key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains – air, land, sea, space and cyber.

Responsibililties

• Designs, develops, documents, tests and debugs applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions
• Define software/and or system architecture, design software modules, and produce associated documentation per corporate or customer standards
• Ensures software standards are met
• Write and test software modules and integrate with other software and/or hardware components

Qualifications You Must Have

• Experience in C#, Java, or Kotlin
• Experience designing and developing software
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative, fast‑paced environment
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills

Qualifications We Prefer

• Development experience in Javascript, Typescript with Frameworks like REACT
• Development experience in C# ASP.NET Core

Essential Functions

• Ability to sit at a computer for extended periods.
• Proficiency with computers and office equipment.
• Manual dexterity for handling tools and technical equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs occasionally.
• Ability to work in a laboratory or workshop environment, which may involve exposure to loud noise levels or hazardous conditions.
• Ability to travel may be required.
• Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment.

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Important Notice

To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.

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SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state‑of‑the‑art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.