Project Engineer Intern (For SNC Summer 2026 Interns Only)

Sierra Nevada Corporation • Hagerstown, MD

6h

About The Position

The Project Engineer Intern participates in a comprehensive summer internship program in an aerospace and defense environment, gaining hands-on experience while working alongside industry professionals on real-world projects. The internship includes mentoring, cross-functional workshops, and direct involvement in company projects. The role is with SNC’s 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 intern contributes to engineering and technical team objectives, supports technical data analysis and documentation, participates in project planning, and develops practical technical and professional skills. The position may involve working in an office, hybrid, laboratory, or workshop environment, and travel may be required.

Requirements

• Must be a sophomore, junior, or senior in college or technical school, with at least six months remaining until graduation after the internship ends.
• Must have been an SNC Summer 2026 Intern.
• Currently enrolled in a university or college program pursuing a degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative team environment.
• Strong organizational skills and work ethic; detail-oriented.
• Must meet applicable 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 the 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 complete assigned tasks to contribute to team objectives.
• Receive guidance and mentorship from experienced industry professionals.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, reports, and records as required.
• Assist with 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 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 process-improvement opportunities and support implementation of best practices.
• Participate in workshops to gain a deeper understanding of 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

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern