About the position
Come start your career with some of the brightest and most innovative minds in the country. Get your hands on actual projects, and at the same time, prepare for a truly awesome career in aerospace and defense. Our early career engineers have the unique experience of getting both mentoring and coaching while working side by side with recognized industry experts on real-world assignments directly related to their field of study. Bring your knowledge and desire to learn, and we will provide the experience. The Summer program is typically 10-12 weeks starting in late May/early June and work an average of 40 hours a week. Depending on satisfactory completion of certain criteria during the program, you may be considered for a full-time position upon graduation. You'll ask questions, get involved, bring your ideas, be part of an actual project team, attend planning meetings, complete assignments as tasked by your team, absorb and learn from your team and apply that learning to projects assigned. You'll have the opportunity to learn fundamental business processes and procedures, build your technical foundation through practice and mentorship, and participate in an in-depth program built by our University Recruiting team, that includes cross-functional workshops and meeting with leadership to gain understanding of the business and Sierra Space culture.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the design and development of structural systems and components under the guidance of experienced engineers
- Evaluation of aerospace structures for structural integrity using first principles
- Developing finite element models used in the analysis of space vehicle structures
- Support the assembly, integration, and test for structural systems
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including structural analysis, electrical engineering, systems engineering, and manufacturing
- Assist in creating and updating technical documentation, CAD models, and engineering drawings
- Participate in team meetings, design reviews, and provide input on project progress
Requirements
- Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university
- Students must be graduating between 12/2025 - 6/2026 and seeking full-time roles following that graduation
- Strong skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio
- Ability to work in a highly collaborative team environment
- Strong organization skills, detail oriented, and self initiative
- The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance is required
Nice-to-haves
- Pursuing a degree in mechanical, aerospace, or structural engineering
- Familiarity with mechanical design principles
- Familiarity with product lifecycle management tools (preferred TeamCenter)
- Fundamental knowledge of statics, dynamics and strength of materials
- Course work or direct experience with the Finite Element Method
- Experience with analyzing or designing aerospace structures in a practical application
- Familiarity with engineering calculation tools (Matlab, Python, Mathcad, etc.)
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- 401(k) with 150% match up to 8%
- Life insurance
- 3 weeks paid time off
- Annual incentive pay based upon performance
