Firmware Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)

Sierra Nevada Company, LLC • Sparks, NV • 1h ago

In office

Sparks, NV

Part time

R0031233

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.

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.

Qualifications You Must Have:

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.

Qualifications We Prefer:

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.

Essential Functions:

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.

Ability to travel may be required.

Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment.

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more (https://www.sncorp.com/careers/total-rewards/) .

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant 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.

Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances. (https://www.dcsa.mil/About/)

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We're known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation's most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

SNC is a trusted global leader in aerospace and national security. Our innovative solutions enable connected protection through command, control and communications systems, as well as ISR, cyber, electromagnetic spectrum management, and other high capabilities for systems across all domains - sea, land, air, space and cyber.

As a longstanding leader in defense technology, SNC is the optimum intersection of commercial, defense and non-traditional contractors. We are one of the only privately owned mid-tier A&D contractors and we pride ourselves on our ability to invest early and often to ensure mission success on or ahead of schedule. It's part of our mission to always stay one step ahead; working on solutions today to solve the problems of tomorrow.

Founded in 1963, SNC is owned by Chairwoman Eren Ozmen and CEO Fatih Ozmen.

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