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Mechanical Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)
Sierra Nevada Corporation
- Hours
- Full time
- Where
- Dayton, OH
- Posted
- Sep 3
Come start your career with some of the brightest and most innovative minds in the country! As a Mechanical Engineering 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 ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems.
What you'd do
- 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.
What they want
- Must be a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior in college or technical school, with at least 6 months until graduation after end of internship.
- 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.
- The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required
- 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).
- Starts
- 2026-09-03