About the role#
Lockheed Martin is hiring a Chief Engineer Intern for the Summer 2027 term. You will support the Orion program as it works toward the Artemis III through VIII missions. This role is based in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, and requires on-site attendance.
What you'll do#
- Develop, analyze, and verify subsystem and package-level requirements.
- Support design trade studies to improve performance and producibility.
- Define and document internal and external interfaces while performing compatibility analyses.
- Coordinate with customers and contractors to create test requirements, plans, and objectives.
- Support the development of test procedures.
- Participate in technical meetings and reviews, including TIMs, SRRs, and PDRs.
- Collaborate with domain experts across subsystems, SEIT, and other disciplines.
What you'll need#
- Active enrollment in a bachelor's degree program for Mechanical, Systems, or Electrical Engineering at an accredited college.
- Experience analyzing and resolving technical problems.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, relational databases, and computer-aided design software.
- Experience using Confluence or similar collaborative workspaces.
- You must be a US citizen.
- Experience with the Orion spacecraft, Python, or stress and mass properties analysis is a plus.
- Strong communication and social skills to help build consensus and relationships with team members and customers.
Location & details#
- Location: Highlands Ranch, CO.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Schedule: Full-time.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $22.66 to $31.67 per hour.
About Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin is a public company based in Bethesda, Maryland. Founded in 1912, the firm operates in the defense and space manufacturing industry. It employs over 114,000 people and maintains offices across the United States and internationally. The company focuses on aeronautics, space systems, and defense technology.
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