Optical Engineer Intern - Summer 2026

Sierra Nevada(5 months ago)

Lone Tree, COOnsitePart TimeIntern$36,260 - $63,440Engineering

About this role

A Technical Intern in the ISR, Aviation, and Security business area supporting aerospace and defense programs. This summer internship (10-12 weeks, ~40 hours/week) provides hands-on project experience, mentorship from industry experts, and cross-functional workshops with exposure to the company’s engineering and systems integration environment. Successful completion may lead to consideration for full-time employment upon graduation.

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Required Skills

Optical Analysis
Thermal Emissions
Lab Testing
Data Analysis
Scripting
Presentation
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
PowerPoint
Visio

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Qualifications

Sophomore/Junior/Senior Student
Pursuing Mechanical Engineering
Pursuing Aerospace Engineering
Pursuing Physics
Ability To Obtain Secret Clearance
U.S. Citizenship

About Sierra Nevada

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Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) is a trusted leader in innovative, advanced technology solutions and open architecture integrations in aerospace and national security.

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