About the role#
Lockheed Martin is looking for a Systems Engineer Intern to join the F-35 Mission Planning Environment team in Fort Worth for the Summer 2027 term. This is a full-time, paid internship based on-site at our facility.
What you'll do#
- Perform technical assignments within engineering organizations.
- Assist with the design and development of ground based mission planning systems.
- Work with commercial hardware systems including computers, servers, and networks.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Bachelors degree program in systems engineering, aeronautical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or a related discipline.
- Familiarity with systems engineering principles.
- Familiarity with commercial hardware systems.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- US Citizenship is required.
- Ability to obtain a government security clearance.
Location & details#
- Location: Fort Worth, Texas.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $24.37 to $28.15 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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