Sierra Lobo

Engineering, fabrication, testing of aerospace hardware

Aerospace Engineer Intern

Aerospace EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Internship · Spring 2027, Summer 2027Milan, OH, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Be enrolled in an ABET-accredited university and pursuing a Bachelor of Science or higher degree in Aerospace Engineering or a sufficiently relevant Engineering discipline.
Have completed a minimum of two semesters of coursework before the start of work.
Have experience with Excel and computer-aided design (CAD) software.
Have experience with MATLAB, Python, or C/C++.
Be a U.S. citizen due to ITAR, CUI, and other U.S. Government-imposed restrictions specified by Executive Order and the Code of Federal Regulations.

Responsibilities

Design, analyze, and test cryogenic fluid and active or passive thermal management systems using Thermal Desktop, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), and Excel.
Design, develop, simulate, and operate CubeSats using CAD, Isaac Sim, MATLAB, Python, and C/C++.
Simulate and test robotics using Isaac Sim and ROS 2.
Write technical reports and other documentation for engineering staff, management, and customers.
Present designs and results at reviews and other technical meetings.
Work with a multidisciplinary team, including electrical and mechanical disciplines, throughout a project’s lifecycle to ensure every requirement is fulfilled.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with Thermal Desktop and meshing tools is desirable but not required.
Experience with Isaac Sim and ROS 2 is desirable but not required.

Overview

Sierra Lobo, Inc. has an opening for a highly-motivated, enthusiastic intern with a passion for aerospace engineering and a strong work ethic. Our company offers customers a full range of professional and technical capabilities, including Test and Evaluation, Systems Engineering, and Advanced Technologies. We also develop products and processes related to Cryogenic Fluid and Thermal Management Systems, Densified Propellant Management Systems, CubeSats, and Prototype Extreme Pressure and Temperature Systems. Our customers include the Department of Defense (DOD), the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, Missile Defense Agency (MDA), and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

Located in the verdant rolling fields of North-Central Ohio, our Milan, Ohio Technology Development and Engineering Center (TDEC) offers a pleasant, casual work environment with a picturesque pond and short walking trail on-site. This on-site internship is for the spring or summer of 2027. Full-time or part-time internship available.

EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

Overview:

Design, develop, and test aerospace components and subsystems for spacecraft or rockets. This includes thermal control, propulsion systems, guidance and control (GNC) mechanisms, and robotics.

Responsibilities

Potential Duties:
- Design, analysis, and testing of cryogenic fluid and thermal management (active and passive) systems (Thermal Desktop, CFD, Excel)
- Design, development, simulation, and operation of CubeSats (CAD, Isaac Sim, MATLAB, Python, C/C++)
- Simulation and testing of robotics (Isaac Sim, ROS 2)
- Write technical reports and other documentation for use by engineering staff, management, and customers
- Present designs and results at reviews and other technical meetings
- Work with a multi-disciplinary team (electrical, mechanical, etc.) throughout a project’s lifecycle to ensure every requirement is fulfilled

Qualifications

Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Enrolled in an ABET-accredited university and pursuing a BS or higher degree in Aerospace Engineering or a sufficiently relevant Engineering discipline
- A minimum of two (2) semesters of course work must be completed prior to the start of work
- Experience with Excel and CAD software
- Experience with MATLAB, Python, or C/C++
- Experience with Thermal Desktop and meshing tools is desirable but not required
- Experience with Isaac Sim and ROS 2 is desirable but not required
- US Citizenship is required for this position due to ITAR, CUI and other US Government-imposed restrictions specified by Executive Order and the Code of Federal Regulations

About the Company

Sierra Lobo

Engineering, fabrication, testing of aerospace hardware

Sierra Lobo is an engineering and technical services firm focused on developing and delivering advanced technologies for transportation across land, air, sea, and space. It designs, builds, and tests complex R&D hardware and aerospace flight hardware, using its in-house fabrication and testing facilities in Milan, Ohio, and Pasadena, California. The company follows a design–build–test approach, creating new technologies and cost-effective methods to meet customers’ needs and reduce risk for aerospace programs. Compared with competitors, Sierra Lobo emphasizes its track record in building flight hardware for major aerospace firms, its full-service in-house capabilities, and its status as a Hispanic-American owned Small Disadvantaged Business, which may give it unique access to certain programs. Its goal is to lead the development of advanced transportation technologies and enable human exploration by delivering capable, reliable hardware and engineering solutions.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $750K
Headquarters: Fremont, OH
Founded: 1993

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