About the role#
The Satellite Integration and Test Engineering Projects Intern joins a multidisciplinary team focused on the end-to-end integration, verification, and validation of the GeoXO spacecraft. You will work alongside designers and systems engineers to deliver the next generation of geostationary weather satellites for NASA and NOAA. This role involves applying AI tools from the Lockheed AI Factory to automate integration workflows, generate test cases, and optimize build and test cycles.
What you'll do#
- Lead projects supporting the development, peer review, release, and delivery of satellite work instructions, test procedures, and test software.
- Participate in working groups for satellite instrument accommodations and spacecraft subsystem integration.
- Support Systems Engineering in developing and verifying test requirements, including identifying necessary test equipment and tooling.
- Learn and perform satellite integration and test conductor duties, following principles of operations, quality, and safety.
- Prepare and present technical information for the GeoXO Spacecraft Comprehensive Design Review.
- Plan, implement, test, document, and maintain solutions for the integration of in-house, COTS, and GOTS components and subsystems.
- Translate customer contractual requirements into system test solutions that account for technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
- Establish functional specifications, solve hardware and software interface problems, and define input and output parameters.
- Review and derive requirements for testability, while developing comprehensive test plans and schedules.
- Coordinate subsystem and system testing activities with various programs and organizations.
What you'll need#
- Active enrollment in a bachelor's engineering degree program in Industrial, Software, Electrical, Aerospace, or a related technical discipline at an accredited college.
- Experience with technical writing and technical project presentations.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
- Experience leading a project team focused on on-time delivery.
- High attention to detail and the ability to stay organized to meet deadlines.
- Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with an ability to build consensus among peers.
- Experience identifying workflow bottlenecks and applying AI tools to improve efficiency.
- Experience working in a team that used Agile Scrum methodologies.
- Past school or work experience supporting final assembly, integration, or test operations.
Location & details#
- Location: Highlands Ranch, Colorado, United States.
- 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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