Liaison Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

Sierra Nevada Corporation • Vandalia, OH

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About The Position

The Liaison Engineer Intern will participate in a comprehensive summer internship program in an aerospace and defense environment. The intern will work alongside industry experts on real-world technical projects, receive mentorship, attend cross-functional workshops, and contribute to company projects. The role is associated with SNC’s ISR, Aviation, and Security business area and its work on the U.S. Air Force’s Survivable Airborne Operations Center mission.

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.
• 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, and be detail-oriented.
• Meet the stated U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent resident, protected individual, or export-authorization eligibility requirement.

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 contribute to team objectives by completing assigned tasks.
• 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 work assignments to gain practical experience and build 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 to learn more about the business and company culture.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%.
• Life insurance.
• Three weeks of paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern