AI Software Engineer Intern

### Who you are
- Bring your knowledge and passion for learning, and we'll provide transformative experience
- The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement
- Actively enrolled in an undergraduate degree program
- Expected graduation date between December 2026-June 2027
- Passion for solving problems by leveraging data and technology
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Ability to work in a highly collaborative team environment
- Strong organization skills, detail oriented, and self-initiative
- The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance is required
- To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce
- Software Engineer
- Computer Science

### What the job involves
- Part time role
- Launch Your Future at Sierra Space
- Begin your career journey alongside the industry's most brilliant and innovative minds
- At Sierra Space, interns engage with meaningful projects while developing the foundation for an exceptional career in aerospace and defense
- Our early career professionals benefit from a distinctive experience—receiving dedicated mentorship while collaborating directly with recognized industry experts on real-world challenges aligned with their academic focus
- The Sierra Space Summer Intern Academy runs for 12 weeks during the summer of 2026 for undergrad students graduating between December 2026 and June 2027
- As a Software Engineer Intern, you will develop and implement AI-powered productivity tools and applications that enhance efficiency across multiple business areas including supply chain, finance, and engineering
- You will collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to design, build, and deploy machine learning solutions that automate routine tasks, provide data-driven insights, and optimize business processes through user-friendly applications
- This role provides exposure to enterprise AI implementation challenges, including integrating with existing systems, ensuring scalability across departments, and developing intuitive interfaces that make advanced AI capabilities accessible to non-technical users throughout the organization
- Master essential business processes and procedures
- Strengthen your technical expertise through hands-on application and expert guidance
- Participate in our comprehensive program developed by our University Talent Acquisition team
- Engage in cross-functional workshops and leadership sessions that provide valuable insights into our operations and Sierra Space's forward-thinking culture
- Join us in our mission to build the next generation of space innovation and become part of the team that's expanding humanity's reach beyond Earth

### The application process
- End Date: May 1, 2026

### Benefits
- Medical Coverage: We offer two comprehensive medical plans, a PPO and an HDHP, designed to prioritize the well-being of our team members
- Dental Coverage: HMO and PPO dental plans are aimed at promoting optimal oral health and reducing costs
- Vision Coverage: Our vision plan offers access to a wide range of in-network and out-of-network providers
- Flexible Spending Accounts: Maximize savings and use pre-tax dollars to pay for medical and dependent care expenses
- Health Savings Account: This tax-advantaged savings account allows team members to set aside pre-tax funds to cover qualified medical expenses
- Life and AD&D Insurance: Comprehensive Basic and Supplemental Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance offers financial protection to your family
- Disability Insurance: Short-term and long-term disability insurance provides wage replacement should you suffer a disability that prevents you from working
- 401K Profit Sharing Plan: Employees may contribute 1% to 100% of base salary up to the annual IRS maximum. Employer match provided with a 5-year vesting schedule
- Employee Assistance Program: Confidential service available 24/7 that provides assessment, counseling, resources and referrals to employees
- Professional Development / Educational Reimbursement Plan: Reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate tuition, books and fees.