Aerospace Engineer Intern
About The Position
By bringing together people that use their passion for purposeful innovation, at Lockheed Martin we keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel development and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy and fulfilling life. At Lockheed Martin, we place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering innovation, integrity, and exemplifying the epitome of corporate responsibility. Lockheed Martin is looking for a motivated Aerospace Engineering Intern to join the Program Office in Sunnyvale, CA supporting Space Development Agency’s Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture programs. We are seeking a self-starter to support our Infrared Payload (IRPL) Integrated Product Team (IPT). In this role, you will work closely with our Lockheed Martin engineers and key supplier technical team to develop a preliminary design for a technically advanced optical payload. In this role, you will assist the IRPL IPT in the following areas: Track and report on risk mitigation activities Participate in design trade activities Evaluate payload supplier designs Contribute to ICD and requirement maturation This position is available at our Sunnyvale, California location.
Requirements
- Currently a Junior/Senior standing, pursuing a degree in Aerospace, Optical, or Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Experience using collaboration tools like Microsoft Teams, Slack, or Google Workspace.
- Proactive mindset with a willingness to ask questions and learn new tools quickly.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast paced environment.
- Eligibility to obtain and maintain a Secret Security clearance - U.S. Citizenship required
Nice To Haves
- Experience with MATLAB
- Experience with 3D modeling and or structural/dynamic analysis
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and handle constructive feedback professionally
- Current or existing Interim or Secret Clearance
Responsibilities
- Track and report on risk mitigation activities
- Participate in design trade activities
- Evaluate payload supplier designs
- Contribute to ICD and requirement maturation
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) match
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- EAP
- Education Assistance
- Parental Leave
- Paid time off
- Holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
