Integrated Product Support (IPS) Technical Intern

Sierra Nevada Corporation•Hagerstown, MD

3d•$21 - $29

About The Position

The Integrated Product Support (IPS) Technical Intern participates in a summer internship program in an aerospace and defense environment. The intern works alongside industry professionals on company projects, gaining practical experience and technical and professional skills through mentorship, cross-functional workshops, and direct project involvement. The role is within the Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area, which delivers command and control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection, and security solutions to Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial, and international customers. MST supports platform operations, engineering, and lifecycle management across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance, and U.S. citizenship is required. The work may take place in an office or hybrid environment and may involve laboratory or workshop conditions. Travel may be required. The estimated starting salary is $21.40–$29.43. Compensation may vary based on skills, work experience, education, training, certifications, and geographic differentials. SNC offers medical, dental, and vision plans, a 401(k) with a 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, three weeks of paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and other benefits.

Requirements

Be a sophomore, junior, or senior in college or technical school, with at least six months remaining until graduation after the internship ends.
Be currently enrolled in a university or college program pursuing a degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
Be able to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for the clearance.
Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Have strong skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
Be able to work in a highly collaborative team environment.
Have strong organizational skills and work ethic, with attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Prior internship or work experience in a technical or engineering role.
Familiarity with the aerospace and defense industry.
Basic knowledge of engineering software tools such as CAD or MATLAB.
Microsoft Access skills.
Pursuing a degree in engineering or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

Participate in technical projects and complete assigned tasks that contribute to team objectives.
Receive guidance and mentorship from experienced industry professionals.
Prepare and maintain technical documentation, reports, and records.
Collect, analyze, and interpret technical data to support engineering decisions.
Attend planning meetings to understand project requirements, timelines, and team goals.
Perform hands-on technical assignments to gain practical experience and develop technical skills.
Work with team members, learn from their expertise, and apply that learning to ongoing projects.
Identify process improvement opportunities and support implementation of best practices.
Participate in workshops about the business and company culture.