Program Finance Intern, Sierra Space

• 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
• 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
• Economics

Desirable

• 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
• 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
• As a Program Finance Intern, you will assist in monitoring budgets, analyzing financial data, and supporting cost management activities across various programs and projects within the organization
• You will help prepare financial reports, track expenditures against forecasts, and contribute to budget planning processes while learning to identify cost variances and efficiency opportunities
• This role provides hands-on experience with financial analysis tools, project accounting methods, and business performance metrics while offering exposure to the critical financial management aspects that support successful program execution and organizational decision-making
• 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
• 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

• End Date: May 1, 2026