Cybersecurity Intern, Sierra Space
Summer 2026, Part time
$30.00/hour
Office located in Louisville, CO
Commercial space company
Be an early applicant
Commercial space company
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$30.00/hour
Office located in Louisville, CO
1001+ employees
Company mission
To build a platform in space to benefit life on Earth.
Role
Who you are
- 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
- Cybersecurity
- Computer Science
- Information Science
What the job involves
- 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
- Cybersecurity: Join our cybersecurity team to help monitor network traffic, conduct vulnerability assessments, and implement security protocols to protect organizational assets
- You will gain experience analyzing potential threats, documenting security incidents, and contributing to the development of security policies and procedures
- This role offers valuable exposure to real-world cybersecurity challenges while developing technical skills in threat detection, incident response, and security compliance frameworks
- 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
Our take
Sierra Space is developing the next generation of power and infrastructure for the evolving space economy. Over the last three decades, the company and its affiliates have produced more than 4,000 space systems, and achieved 500+ space missions, including to Mars.
The company is closely tied to NASA but had adjusted near-term plans for its reusable Dream Chaser spaceplane, which was originally contracted to provide cargo resupply services to the International Space Station. Now, the company (working with NASA) will fly an initial free-flying demonstration mission, targeted for late 2026. The flight is intended to validate core systems such as autonomous operations, thermal protection, and runway landing, while reducing pressure from ISS certification timelines and gathering data to support future missions.
Alongside this, Sierra Space is expanding its footprint in defense and national security. In 2024, the company won its first Space Development Agency contract to build 18 satellites for the Tranche 2 Tracking Layer and has already completed the first 9 structures ahead of schedule. Supported by its Victory Works manufacturing facility and continued involvement in Orbital Reef, Sierra Space is increasingly positioned as a diversified supplier across civil, commercial and defense space markets.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Mar 2026
$550m
SERIES C
Sep 2023
$290m
SERIES B
Total funding: $2.3bn
Company benefits
- Medical Coverage: We offer two comprehensive medical plans, a PPO and an HDHP, designed to prioritize the well-being of our team members
- Dental Coverage: HMO and PPO dental plans are aimed at promoting optimal oral health and reducing costs
- Vision Coverage: Our vision plan offers access to a wide range of in-network and out-of-network providers
- Flexible Spending Accounts: Maximize savings and use pre-tax dollars to pay for medical and dependent care expenses
- Health Savings Account: This tax-advantaged savings account allows team members to set aside pre-tax funds to cover qualified medical expenses
- Life and AD&D Insurance: Comprehensive Basic and Supplemental Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance offers financial protection to your family
- Disability Insurance: Short-term and long-term disability insurance provides wage replacement should you suffer a disability that prevents you from working
- 401K Profit Sharing Plan: Employees may contribute 1% to 100% of base salary up to the annual IRS maximum. Employer match provided with a 5-year vesting schedule
- Employee Assistance Program: Confidential service available 24/7 that provides assessment, counseling, resources and referrals to employees
- Professional Development / Educational Reimbursement Plan: Reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate tuition, books and fees.
Company HQ
Louisville, Colorado
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