Aerospace Engineer Intern - Spring/Summer 2027

Sierra Lobo, Inc. • Milan, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Sierra Lobo, Inc. is hiring a highly motivated, enthusiastic intern with a strong work ethic and an interest in aerospace engineering. The intern will design, develop, and test aerospace components and subsystems for spacecraft or rockets, including thermal control, propulsion systems, guidance and control mechanisms, and robotics. The position is based on-site at the company's Technology Development and Engineering Center in Milan, Ohio, and is available for spring or summer 2027. Full-time or part-time internship schedules are available.

Sierra Lobo provides professional and technical capabilities in Test and Evaluation, Systems Engineering, and Advanced Technologies. Its products and processes include cryogenic fluid and thermal management systems, densified propellant management systems, CubeSats, and prototype extreme-pressure and temperature systems. The company's customers include the Department of Defense, the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, Missile Defense Agency, and NASA.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Enrollment in an ABET-accredited university and pursuit of a BS or higher degree in Aerospace Engineering or a sufficiently relevant engineering discipline.
• At least two semesters of coursework completed before the start of work.
• Experience with Excel and CAD software.
• Experience with MATLAB, Python, or C/C++.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to ITAR, CUI, and other U.S. Government-imposed restrictions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Thermal Desktop and meshing tools.
• Experience with Isaac Sim and ROS 2.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and test cryogenic fluid and active and passive thermal management systems using tools such as Thermal Desktop, CFD, and Excel.
• Design, develop, simulate, and operate CubeSats using tools such as CAD, Isaac Sim, MATLAB, Python, and C/C++.
• Simulate and test robotics using Isaac Sim and ROS 2.
• Write technical reports and other documentation for engineering staff, management, and customers.
• Present designs and results at reviews and other technical meetings.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team, including electrical and mechanical disciplines, throughout project lifecycles to ensure requirements are fulfilled.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED