About the role#
This DevSecOps Engineering internship is a full-time, on-site position based in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, for the Summer 2027 term. You will work within the Space department, supporting technical planning, design, and integration across the total system life cycle. This role focuses on applying cybersecurity and infrastructure standards to mission-critical software and hardware.
What you'll do#
- Analyze system products from initial concept through fabrication, testing, and maintenance.
- Design, develop, document, and debug software to address specific business or mission requirements.
- Convert customer requirements into system solutions while balancing technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
- Perform functional and timeline analysis, trade studies, and requirements allocation.
- Translate customer needs into hardware and software feature definitions and acceptance criteria.
- Use user feedback to refine software and ensure all standards are met.
- Correct program errors and prepare operating instructions.
- Validate the incorporation of features and use cases into implemented designs.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a degree program for 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.
- Proficiency in Java or Python.
- Experience with application containerization, such as Kubernetes, Helm, Docker, or Containerd, within cloud environments like AWS, Azure, OpenStack, or OpenShift.
- Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools like Ansible, Terraform, or Packer.
- Experience working in a SAFe Agile development environment using tools like JIRA and Confluence.
- Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and time management skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
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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