Project Engineer Intern (For SNC Summer 2026 Interns Only)
About The Position
Come start your career with some of the brightest and most innovative minds in the country! As a Technical Intern, you will participate in a comprehensive summer internship program designed to provide hands-on experience in a dynamic aerospace and defense environment. You will work alongside industry experts, contribute to real-world projects, and develop valuable technical and professional skills. This internship offers a unique opportunity for growth through mentoring, cross-functional workshops, and direct involvement in company projects. The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains – air, land, sea, space and cyber.
Requirements
- Must be a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior in college or technical school, with at least 6 months until graduation after end of internship.
- 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 organization skills and work ethic; detail oriented.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., 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 (e.g., CAD, MATLAB).
- Microsoft Access skills.
- Pursuing a degree in engineering or a related discipline.
Responsibilities
- Participate in actual technical projects and contribute to team objectives by completing assigned tasks.
- Receive guidance and mentorship from experienced industry professionals in your field.
- Prepare and maintain technical documentation, reports, and records as required.
- 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, absorb and learn from their expertise, and apply that learning to ongoing projects.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and support the implementation of best practices.
- Participate in workshops designed to provide a deeper understanding of the business and company culture.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision plans
- 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%
- life insurance
- 3 weeks paid time off
- tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
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