Systems Engineer Intern (Aerospace and Defense)

Location: In office in Lone Tree, Colorado, United States. The role may involve work in an office, laboratory, or workshop environment, occasional travel, and exposure to loud noise or hazardous conditions.

Estimated starting salary range: $23.54–$32.37 per hour.

Company

hirify.global is an aerospace and national security company delivering manned and unmanned aircraft systems, C4ISR capabilities, aviation solutions, and defense technologies.

What you will do

• Participate in technical projects and complete assigned engineering tasks that support team objectives.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, reports, and records.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret technical data to support engineering decisions.
• Attend planning meetings to understand project requirements, schedules, and team goals.
• Perform hands-on technical work and collaborate with experienced engineers and team members.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and support workshops and best-practice implementation.

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 currently be enrolled in a university or college program pursuing Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical degree.
• Must have been an SNC Summer 2026 intern.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative team environment.
• Strong organizational skills, work ethic, and attention to detail.
• Ability to sit at a computer for extended periods, use computers and office equipment, and handle tools and technical equipment with manual dexterity.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds and work in laboratory or workshop environments, including conditions involving loud noise or hazards.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for employment.

Nice to have

• 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 or MATLAB.
• Microsoft Access skills.
• Currently pursuing a degree in engineering or a related discipline.

Culture & Benefits

• Mentoring from experienced industry professionals and participation in cross-functional workshops.
• Hands-on experience with real-world projects in a collaborative aerospace and defense environment.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with a 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, three weeks of paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.

Hiring process

• The posting will remain open for at least five days and may be extended based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to the U.S. security clearance eligibility and background-check process.