Electrical Engineering Intern - Spring 2027

Overview

Sierra Lobo, 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, 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).

This position is located at our Milan Ohio facility.

This internship is for Spring 2026 (early January through March/April)

Responsibilities

Apply creative analytical and practical Electrical Engineering knowledge (consistent with a pre-graduate level of skill) to tasks of varying complexity within the Aerospace and Defense Industry. Use a self-sufficient and hands-on approach to complete assigned tasks. Interface with technical and non-technical personnel within the organization. Seek and obtain experience in multiple aspects of the engineering profession.

Candidates must have a minimum availability of three (3) months.

Although the objective of this position is to develop the successful candidate for potential full-time employment with SLI upon completion of a degree, there can be no guarantee of an offer to return. Offers to return will be extended on a case-by-case basis based on individual performance and as business conditions permit.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

NATURE OF POSITION CHALLENGES

Reports to an assigned supervisor, but for the most part works under the general guidance of multiple members of the Engineering Staff. Must be capable of working with minimal supervision at times. Must exhibit sufficient self-discipline to complete assigned tasks on-time. May be asked to identify or propose potential tasks particularly relevant to their career interests.

This position will have no supervisory responsibilities. Should expect to interact with engineering technicians on a frequent basis.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND INTEREST REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING INTERN POSITION

Visual and physical contact with system hardware and installed equipment. Multiple workstation assignments (office, test facility, control room, laboratory, shops, etc.).

Work is accomplished in offices, laboratories, shops, test facilities and in the field. Must be able to wear safety glasses.

Applicants must be a minimum of 18 years of age.

Office and facility equipment includes computers, electronic instruments, mechanical instruments, vacuum systems, solder/desolder equipment, laser equipment, miscellaneous precision measuring devices, etc. In all cases, appropriate operator training will be provided as needed to ensure personnel safety. All required PPE will be provided.

Standard working hours are 8am-5pm weekdays however mandatory (paid) overtime may be required on a limited basis to support periods of increased demand. The student is required to notify their supervisor in the event of any unscheduled absenses.