About the role#
Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a DevSecOps Engineering Intern for the Summer 2027 term. You will work within the Space department to support technical assignments while enrolled in an accredited degree program. This is a full-time, on-site position based in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.
What you'll do#
- Generate and simulate operational-level plans to explore possibilities for defending the high ground in a future space war.
- Dynamically optimize terrestrial and space-based sensors to provide comprehensive space domain awareness.
- Strategically optimize the placement and maneuvering of satellite constellations to satisfy multiple, evolving priorities.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience working with Linux.
- Professional verbal and written communication skills.
- US Citizenship is required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
- Experience with application containerization in a cloud environment.
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Ansible, Terraform, or Packer.
- Development experience with Java or Python.
- Experience working in a SAFe Agile development environment using JIRA and Confluence.
- Experience with CI/CD, deployment pipelines, automated build, and configuration tools.
- Strong critical-thinking, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
Location & details#
- Location: King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: This is a paid, full-time internship with a salary range of $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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