Optical Engineer Intern - Summer 2026
Sierra Nevada
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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About Sierra Nevada
sncorp.comSierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) is a trusted leader in innovative, advanced technology solutions and open architecture integrations in aerospace and national security.
Recent company news
This Is RenoProtestors interrupt talk at UNR, demand divestment from Sierra Nevada Corporation
5 days ago
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2 days ago
EntrepreneurHe Tried a ‘Weird’ Idea in His Junior College Chemistry Lab. Now It’s a Billion-Dollar Beer Company.
2 days ago
Sierra Nevada CorporationSNC Invests in the Future of the Army, Procures Fourth HADES Aircraft
Jan 13, 2026
Breaking DefenseSierra Nevada's new air defense system is deployed — somewhere
Oct 2, 2025
About Sierra Nevada
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$36k – $63k
per year
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