About the role#
This internship provides the opportunity to work within our Space department on mission-critical systems. You will gain hands-on experience by supporting the total system life cycle, from initial concept and design to fabrication, testing, and eventual disposal. We focus on integrating cybersecurity standards and robust infrastructure into our software and hardware solutions to meet complex mission requirements.
What you'll do#
- Perform technical planning, design, and integration for system development.
- Design, document, test, and debug software to solve specific business or mission problems.
- Convert customer requirements into system solutions while accounting for technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
- Translate requirements into hardware and software feature definitions and acceptance criteria.
- Apply cybersecurity standards and user feedback to refine software development.
- Analyze system capabilities to resolve errors and prepare operating instructions.
- Ensure all software meets established quality standards and design specifications.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience working with Linux, with a preference for Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
- Professional verbal and written communication skills.
- US citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
- Preferred experience includes application containerization in cloud environments, Infrastructure as Code (Ansible, Terraform, Packer), and development in Java or Python.
- Familiarity with SAFe Agile environments, JIRA, Confluence, CI/CD pipelines, and tools like GitLab or ArgoCD is a plus.
- Strong critical thinking, time management, and collaborative problem-solving skills.
Location & details#
- Location: King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, United States.
- 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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