Manufacturing Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)

Sierra Nevada Corporation•Sparks, NV

22h

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer Intern will participate in a comprehensive summer internship program in an aerospace and defense environment. The intern will gain hands-on experience by working alongside industry experts, contributing to real-world technical projects, receiving mentorship, attending cross-functional workshops, and developing technical and professional skills. The role is within the Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area, which provides command and control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection, and security solutions for 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 intern will assist with technical work, documentation, data analysis, project planning, and process improvements while learning from team members. The role may involve working in an office, hybrid, laboratory, or workshop environment and may require travel.

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 U.S. Government international trade regulations: be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.

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.
Assist in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting 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 closely with team members, learn from their expertise, and apply that learning to ongoing projects.
Identify opportunities for process improvements and support implementation of best practices.
Participate in workshops to gain a deeper understanding of the business and company culture.