Electrical Engineering Intern

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)

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.

• Support Engineering and Technical Staff in the performance of their day‑to‑day tasks and projects. The nature of these tasks will vary widely.
• Perform non‑technical tasks on as‑needed (but limited) basis to support incidental business needs. Examples may include clerical, administrative or similar work.
• Use SLI AS9100 and ISO‑9001 business processes as required in the performance of daily duties.
• The student will be assigned to a supervisor who will provide a performance evaluation at the completion of the work session. This supervisor will be an experienced engineer and will be their primary point‑of‑contact on a daily basis, and will determine all task assignments.

• There is not a specific set of tasks assigned to this position. The selected candidate may be requested to identify and pursue opportunities to contribute to overall company success.
• There is a minimal amount of repetitive work associated with this position; candidates should be willing and able to face new challenges on a regular basis.
• The student in this position will be required to adapt to changing business conditions. Task assignments may change on a frequent basis.
• The student must be able to successfully function in both solo and team environments.
• Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills and an understanding of behavioural expectations within a professional environment are expected outcomes of this work experience.
• Unusual and extended hours may be occasionally required to meet deadlines.

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 t 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.

• The successful applicant is required to be enrolled in an ABET‑accredited university and pursuing a BS…