Aerospace & Defense | Sierra Nevada Company (SNC) | Employee Portraits
Aerospace & Defense | Sierra Nevada Company (SNC) | Employee Portraits
OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS

Internships That Build Skills and Confidence

Our internships give you hands-on experience in engineering, cyber, manufacturing, corporate functions and more. You’ll work on projects that matter and gain insight into how real-world missions are supported.

What You Can Expect

Project experience that builds technical and problem-solving skills.

Mentorship from engineers, senior leaders and subject-matter experts.

Collaboration with teams solving complex engineering and business challenges.

A strong foundation for transitioning into full-time roles or rotational programs.

Exposure to modern tools, digital engineering and responsible AI practices.

Development session designed to sharpen professional skills, deepen industry knowledge and support growth toward a successful career at SNC.

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As an intern at SNC, you will be contributing to our vision of being part of an inspired workforce making the world a safer place, all while serving our military customers and learning amongst the very brightest people.

– Jon Piatt, Executive Vice President, IAS

EARLY CAREER PATHWAYS

Start Strong with Opportunities Designed
for Growth

Whether you’re graduating soon or starting your career, SNC gives you space to learn, grow and contribute meaningfully.

Early Career Roles Are Ideal For:

New graduates in engineering, aviation and technical disciplines.

Analysts, cybersecurity talent and developers.

Business and operations roles seeking hands-on mission work.

Individuals looking for meaningful, mission-aligned civilian careers.

THE SNC DIFFERENCE

A Culture that Helps You Learn, Grow and Thrive

Students and early-career employees are supported by teams who care deeply about mentorship, learning and career mobility. SNC fosters an environment where curiosity is valued and growth is expected.

You’ll Benefit From:

Mentorship from experienced engineers, technical professionals and senior leaders who invest in your growth
Access to training, certifications and skill-building resources that strengthen your technical and professional foundation
Exposure to responsible, governed, human-controlled AI tools that enhance how teams across SNC work (never replace them)
A culture built around collaboration, innovation and accountability, where curiosity is encouraged and growth is expected
Opportunities to transition into full-time roles as you develop your skills and demonstrate impact

Our internships are designed to give you true learning experiences, professional growth and opportunities to contribute in meaningful ways.

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Through our internship program, we have a real opportunity to bring excitement and energy back into our workforce and also send these students back to school with a renewed energy and fresh set of eyes. This program gives them a glimpse of what it looks like to apply the things that they’re learning in a very tangible way.

– Tim Owings, Executive Vice President, MST

FAQs

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Aerospace & Defense | Sierra Nevada Company (SNC) | Employee Portraits