About the role#
This internship provides hands-on experience within the Sustainment Mechanical Test Engineering Team. You will work under the guidance of certified test conductors to support the electrical system integration test lifecycle. The role focuses on developing practical skills in test planning, instrumentation, and data documentation while working across different functional groups.
What you'll do#
- Assist with test preparation and observation.
- Provide support for data collection and documentation.
- Participate in the electrical system integration test lifecycle.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet sustainment objectives.
- Engage in test planning and instrumentation tasks.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Bachelor’s program for Mechanical, Aerospace, or Materials Engineering, or a related technical field.
- A minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Foundational knowledge or interest in electrical circuits, instrumentation, and test methods.
- Ability to document observations clearly and follow established procedures.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Experience with hardware troubleshooting in a lab, co-op, or volunteer setting.
- Understanding of propulsion or energetic system design, development, and data analysis.
- Familiarity with test documentation standards or lifecycle sustainment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- US Citizenship is required, as you must be able to obtain a government security clearance.
- Ability to commit to a 12 to 16 week engagement.
Location & details#
- Location: Cape Canaveral, Florida.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time, paid internship.
- Term: Rolling.
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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