Early Career Systems Engineer - Summer 2025

Sierra Space • Centennial, CO

23d • $30 - $41

About The Position

This posting is specifically to be used for re-hiring a 2025 intern that is returning as part of our extended internship program.

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 engineering or a related discipline
• Basic understanding of systems engineering principles and lifecycle processes
• Proficiency in engineering software tools, such as MATLAB, Simulink, or similar for system modeling and simulation
• Completed coursework relevant to systems engineering, systems integration, and requirements management
• Experience working on a prime contract
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the analysis of system requirements and specifications to ensure they meet project goals
• Supporting the development and maintenance of system documentation, including requirements, system architecture, analysis, and test plans.
• Utilizing modeling and simulation tools to analyze system performance and behavior to meet program requirements and capabilities
• Supporting integration of system components to define and mature system interfaces
• Participating in testing activities to verify and validate system requirements and also assisting in troubleshooting any issues that arise
• Working closely with cross-functional teams, including design, test, and SW engineers, and program management teams, to facilitate communication and collaboration
• Conducting and supporting research on new technologies or methodologies to improve system performance and development processes
• Preparing reports and presentations to communicate findings, progress, and recommendations to the team
• Engaging in training sessions to understand systems engineering principles and best practices

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision plans
• 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%
• life insurance
• 3 weeks paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed