Summer 2026 Supply Chain Management Intern

Sierra Space Careers

At Sierra Space, we build the missions and systems that keep our world secure in the domain above Earth.

Sierra Space team members share a spirit of innovation and collaboration and a belief that we can deliver on the boldest missions in space today. Together with our customers, we aim to safeguard our nation, sustain human presence in space, and secure the freedom of operations in low Earth orbit and beyond.

Our success is measured by the trust of those who rely on what we build and deliver, and our technologies keep the United States and its allies mission-ready throughout space.

We are mission-driven, and together, we are an extraordinary team.

About the 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. Bring your knowledge and passion for learning, and we'll provide transformative experience. Summer Intern Academy 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. Participants work on meaningful projects, network with industry experts, and develop skills at one of our state-of-the-art facilities.

Position Available Supply Chain Management As a Supply Chain Management Intern, you will assist in optimizing the flow of materials, components, and finished products across our aerospace manufacturing operations while gaining hands-on experience with logistics solutions and industry-specific challenges. You will collaborate with procurement, production, and distribution teams to analyze supply chain data, identify improvement opportunities for predictive analytics, and AI-driven solutions that enhance capabilities and reduce costs. This role provides exposure to aerospace supplier management, intelligent production planning and logistics within a highly regulated industry where quality and timeliness are critical to mission success.

About You

Our mission is driven by an unyielding commitment to advancing space-based technology in service of our customers and safeguarding national security. We seek individuals who are passionate about innovating beyond boundaries and relentlessly pursuing solutions that protect, preserve and empower – to join us in this critical mission.

We're looking for team members who align with our values, mission and goals – while also meeting the minimum qualifications below. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.

During your internship, you will:

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Majors

• Supply Chain Management
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Business Analytics
• Operations Management

Corporate, in-person internship

Job Location

• Louisville, CO

Compensation

$30.00/hour

About Sierra Space

Headquartered in Colorado, Sierra Space is an industry-leading defense-tech space company. We design, manufacture, and deliver satellites, spacecraft and space subsystems including reusable spaceplanes, hypersonic technologies, propulsion systems, and infrastructure for the nation's most critical missions. With more than three decades of space flight heritage, expansive classified and unclassified infrastructure and disruptive cutting-edge technology, Sierra Space is trusted by National Security, civil and commercial customers. Our flight-proven technologies advance our customers' missions, including safeguarding our nation, protecting space-based assets, and enabling the next generation of space exploration and economic development. Sierra Space is dedicated to defining the new era of space defense, strengthening deterrence today and preserving freedom of action for generations to come.