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Students & Recent Grads

Through the SNC internship and Associate Business Analyst (ABA) programs, you'll learn from some of the brightest and most innovative minds in the country, preparing you for an impactful career in aerospace and defense.

Intern Program

Receive mentoring and coaching while working side by side with recognized industry experts on real-world assignments directly related to your field of study.

ABA Program

The Associate Business Analyst (ABA) Program is a 6-12 month development experience that provides training and mentorship in the areas of proposal support, contracts administration, customer billing, program support and financial reporting. Upon successful completion, you may be offered a position, if available and in line with your skill sets.

10-12 weeks

intern program

Ranked a Top 100 Internship Program

2018, WayUp

200% program growth

over the past two years

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When you think of internships, you think of some companies giving low work to the interns. But here, you're getting a lot of good opportunities and experience. You're documenting code and getting the same experience other software engineers are doing at the same time.”

– Kripash S.

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SNC employee stands in front of the Dream Chaser

FAQ

Does SNC hire summer interns and co-ops?

Yes, SNC hires summer interns at many SNC locations. SNC hires co-ops at our offices in Madison, Wisconsin and Durham, North Carolina.

When does SNC hire interns and co-ops?

SNC begins recruiting in the Fall each year for the following summer (for internships) and recruits in the fall and spring for co-ops. Our internships and co-op positions are posted on our careers page in August/September and we start hiring for these positions right away.

What is the duration of an internship?

10-12 weeks based on semester or quarter systems. There will be two set start dates in late May/early June and two set end dates in early/mid-August (each year, based on school schedules).

Am I eligible for an internship if I am graduating?

No. In order to be eligible for an SNC internship, you must be enrolled in school the following fall. Students who are graduating and pursuing a Master’s or Ph.D. program are eligible. If you're graduating, we encourage you to apply for any available level I positions.

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