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Engineering Intern

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Colorado Springs, COInternship$18–25/hrSeen 4 days agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Compensation
$18–25/hr
Location
Colorado Springs, CO
Role Type
Internship
Schedule
Internship
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Security clearance

Job overview

Scientific Applications & Research Associates (SARA) is seeking motivated students and recent graduates for hands-on internships in electrical engineering, physics, computer engineering, and computer science. Interns will work on projects involving emerging technologies and product development, with additional responsibilities and requirements determined by the area of competency. Applicants should identify their preferred internship in their resume and cover letter.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationTask PrioritizationMultitaskingMicrosoft OfficeAttention to DetailFollowing DirectionsIndependent WorkLifting 50 Pounds

Qualifications

Currently Enrolled Undergraduate or Recent GraduateGPA 2.75+US CitizenshipDoD Security Clearance Eligibility

Benefits

Paid Time Off
401(k) Match

Full job description

Are you looking for a hands-on internship that will engage you and help you grow in your chosen field of study? Would you like to be a part of an organization that is inventing new technologies and maturing them into useful products? Do you enjoy working on projects that take you out of your comfort zone and expand your ability to look outside the box? Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. (SARA) in Colorado Springs, CO is looking for highly motivated students and recent graduates who can adapt to a variety of challenges and are ready to take their learning beyond the classroom environment. If this excites you, apply and tell us more about you! The internship program is currently looking for: - Electrical Engineers - Physicists - Computer Engineers - Computer Science Minimum Requirements: - Currently enrolled undergraduate (Junior level or within 2 years of graduation) or recently graduated (within the last year) in the field of study applicable to the position for which you are applying - GPA > 2.75 - Strong verbal and written communication skills - Ability to prioritize tasks and handle numerous assignments simultaneously - Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) - Attention to detail - Ability to follow directions - Capable of working independently and completing assigned tasks - US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance - May require Moderate physical effort, including standing, sitting, and use of hands while performing duties, and carrying or lifting up to 50 pounds - Working environment is indoor, moderately loud, reasonably clean, well-lighted, and well-ventilated; moderate physical hazards may exist Other Requirements: - Each position will have additional requirements and assigned responsibilities based on the area of competency - Be sure to note on your resume and cover letter which internship you would like to be considered for Benefits - Paid Sick Leave - Flexible work schedules - 401(k) match/profit sharing, and stock ownership eligibility credit Pay Range Salary at SARA is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $18 to $25 (Hourly USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of SARA's total compensation package for employees. Application Deadline: November 25, 2026 SARA is an equal employment opportunity employer. PI288015924

How this job compares

Set against the 2,107 open Engineering Intern jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$18–25/hr
  • Colorado median$24–31/hr71 hourly ranges
  • US median$23–30/hr1,047 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $21.50/hr, is 20% below the Colorado median midpoint ($27/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Engineering Intern hourly ranges in Colorado.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 92 open Engineering Intern jobs in Colorado and 2,107 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Colorado
Experience
Engineering Intern postings that state a minimum ask for 0 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 0 to 1 year (35 postings).
Education
707 of the 2,107 open Engineering Intern jobs (34%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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