About the role#
This is a technical internship for college students within the Space department. You will work with the Special Disciplines Reliability Organization to support system reliability, maintainability, and testing. This role involves performing technical analyses throughout the product life cycle, from initial design and fabrication to final operation and disposal.
What you'll do#
- Support reliability, availability, and testability efforts.
- Conduct reliability allocations, BIT analysis, and Failure Mode, Effects & Criticality Analysis (FMECA).
- Assist with reliability growth planning and the Failure Reporting Analysis and Corrective Action System (FRACAS).
- Perform Anomaly Detection & Resolution and fault management analysis.
- Work with subject matter authorities on technical planning, system integration, and verification.
- Analyze system cost, risk, supportability, and effectiveness.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a BS degree program or higher in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Understanding of at least one of the following: mathematical modeling, statistical analysis, or electrical circuit design.
- US citizenship is required due to facility access requirements.
- Coursework in Mathematics, Operations Research, Physics, or related engineering fields is preferred.
- Proficiency in environmental effects on performance is a plus.
- Experience with missile or space segment design and testing is helpful.
- Strong communication and social skills to build effective team relationships.
Location & details#
- Location: Littleton, Colorado.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Status: Full-time, paid internship.
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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