About the role#
The College Work Experience Program (CWEP) connects students with Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control. This is a paid, part-time opportunity designed to provide hands-on experience in a professional environment. The program is open to undergraduate and graduate students, and it does not offer academic credit.
What you'll do#
Your specific duties depend on the position assigned by Lockheed Martin hiring managers. Past roles have included work in engineering, billing, and test planning. You will work between 12 and 25 hours per week during the fall and spring semesters, with the potential for up to 40 hours during breaks with supervisor approval.
What you'll need#
- You must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. person.
- You need to be a student in good academic standing who has completed at least one semester at UTA.
- You must maintain full-time enrollment status at UTA, which is 12 hours for undergraduates and 9 hours for master's level graduate students.
- Technical roles require a major in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
- You must agree to a background screening and a urine drug screening.
- You cannot hold other paid positions on campus while in this program, and you must obtain approval from the CWEP Coordinator to hold any outside employment.
Location & details#
- This position is located in Arlington, Texas.
- Work is on-site.
- The work schedule is Monday through Thursday, between 9:00am and 3:00pm.
About The University of Texas at Arlington
The University of Texas at Arlington is a public research institution based in Arlington, Texas. Founded in 1895, the university serves a student body of over 56,000 individuals. It offers 180 bachelor, master, and doctoral degrees across various disciplines. The institution maintains a significant economic presence in the North Texas region.
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