About the role#
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics is hiring a Systems Engineering Intern for Summer 2027. This full-time internship is based on-site in Palmdale, California. You will work within technical and engineering organizations to support system development throughout the summer break.
What you'll do#
- Elicit and document project requirements.
- Manage requirement changes and conduct compliance assessments.
- Support systems architecture tasks.
- Assist with preliminary and detailed design phases.
- Verify and validate system requirements.
- Identify and manage project risks.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a bachelor's degree in an ABET-accredited engineering program, Computer Science, or Physics.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- US citizenship, as this role requires the ability to obtain a government security clearance.
- Understanding of aircraft design is a plus.
- Experience with Microsoft Office and at least one programming language is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Palmdale, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Compensation: $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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