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Sierra Nevada Corporation

Global aerospace and defense contractor

IT Support Technician Intern

IT Service Desk & End User SupportConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Internship · Summer 2026Sparks, NV, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Must be a sophomore, junior, or senior in college or technical school, with at least six months remaining until graduation after the internship ends.
  • Must be currently enrolled in a university or college program pursuing a degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
  • Must have strong skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Must be able to sit at a computer for extended periods, use computers and office equipment, handle tools and technical equipment with manual dexterity, and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
  • Must be able to work in a laboratory or workshop environment that may involve loud noise or hazardous conditions.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in technical projects and contribute to team objectives by completing assigned tasks.
  • Prepare and maintain technical documentation, reports, and records.
  • 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 with team members, learn from their expertise, and apply that learning to ongoing projects.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and support implementation of best practices.
  • Participate in workshops to learn about the business and company culture.
  • Travel as required.

Desired Qualifications

  • Prior internship or work experience in a technical or engineering role.
  • Familiarity with the aerospace and defense industry.
  • Basic knowledge of engineering software tools such as CAD and MATLAB.
  • Microsoft Access skills.
  • Pursuing a degree in engineering or a related discipline.

About the Company

Sierra Nevada Corporation

Global aerospace and defense contractor

Sierra Nevada Corporation is a private, global aerospace and national security company serving the U.S. government and other customers with complex engineering projects. Its products include the Dream Chaser spaceplane, a reusable, runway-landing spacecraft developed after SpaceDev’s 2008 acquisition to carry cargo and later crew to low-Earth orbit under NASA contracts. The company differentiates itself through a long-term, acquisition-driven growth strategy, steady execution, and private ownership by the Ozmen family, with the Sierra Space spin-off in 2021 focusing on spaceflight and commercial ventures. Its goal is to solve tough engineering challenges for customers and become a leading partner in defense and space exploration.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Sparks, NV
Founded
1963

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