About the role#
This internship supports the Ground Data Systems and Services organization within the Orion program. You will contribute to the architecture, development, and operation of ground systems for NASA Artemis missions. This role focuses on big data tools and data lake software architecture, maintaining command-line, GUI, and web-based applications for spacecraft telemetry analysis.
What you'll do#
- Write and maintain software in languages such as Go, Python, and C++.
- Support software requirements development and formal verification tests.
- Troubleshoot ground system hardware, operating systems, and networks in coordination with system administrators.
- Assist in deploying and integrating software into operational environments.
- Provide operational support to systems and subsystems engineers.
- Investigate ways to integrate AI into software engineering workflows.
- Work directly with end users to gather feedback and refine tools.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor's degree program for Computer Science, Data Science, Computer Engineering, or a related STEM field.
- Experience with Go, Python, or C++.
- Familiarity with Linux environments and basic Unix commands or system administration.
- Strong independent problem-solving skills and the ability to address user concerns.
- Knowledge of Ceph, Redis, and S3 is helpful.
- Experience with big data, spacecraft telemetry, or Ground Data Systems.
- Proficiency in web application development, including RESTful services and frontends.
- Experience with Python libraries like Pandas, plotly, and bokeh, or Jupyter Notebooks.
- Familiarity with container and cloud technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
- Experience working within an Agile Scrum framework and performing integration testing.
Location & details#
- Location: Littleton, Colorado.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Status: Full-time, paid position.
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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