Software Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)

Sierra Nevada Corporation • Southern Pines, NC

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About The Position

The Software 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 projects and develop technical and professional skills through mentoring, cross-functional workshops, and direct involvement in company projects. 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 to Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial, and international customers. MST supports platform operations, engineering, and full lifecycle management across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains.

Requirements

• Experience in C#, Java, or Kotlin.
• Experience designing and developing software.
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to sit at a computer for extended periods.
• Proficiency with computers and office equipment.
• Manual dexterity for handling tools and technical equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs occasionally.
• Ability to work in a laboratory or workshop environment, which may involve exposure to loud noise levels or hazardous conditions.
• 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 required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.

Nice To Haves

• Development experience in JavaScript or TypeScript with frameworks such as React.
• Development experience in C# ASP.NET Core.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, document, test, and debug applications software and systems containing logical and mathematical solutions.
• Define software and/or system architecture, design software modules, and produce associated documentation in accordance with corporate or customer standards.
• Ensure software standards are met.
• Write and test software modules and integrate them with other software and/or hardware components.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed