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, fulfilling life at and outside of work. At Lockheed Martin, we place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering innovation, integrity, and exemplifying the epitome of corporate responsibility. Your Mission is Ours. Lockheed Martin is seeking a motivated Aerospace Engineering Intern to join the Engineering team in Sunnyvale, CA supporting Space Force’s Next Generation GEO Overhead Persistent Infrared Mission. This position will be a full-time, on-site position. We are seeking a self-starter to support our Mission Payload (MPL) Integrated Product Team (IPT). In this role, you will work closely with our Lockheed Martin engineers and key supplier technical team to test and analyze the performance for a technically advanced optical payload. In this role, you will assist the MPL IPT in the following areas:
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.
- U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with MATLAB
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and handle constructive feedback professionally
- Current or existing Interim or Secret Clearance
Responsibilities
- Participate in test of the MPL
- Prepare quick look test data packages for review
- Track closure of actions, requirements and deliverable engineering documents
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
