Systems Engineer - Intern

Standard Job Description

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 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. This is a place for engineers, scientists, and problem-solvers who are ready to engage deeply, think critically, and build with purpose. You will not just launch a career. You will be part of something bigger. This is where the best are built.

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics is seeking a Summer 2027 Systems Engineer Intern. The selected candidate will be an integral part of the F-35 Mission Planning Environment (MPE) Team in Fort Worth, Texas which is responsible for the full systems engineering life-cycle of the MPE software products. The MPE products provide capabilities related to mission planning, pilot debrief, ground-based software security, and sensor reprogramming.

Responsibilities include planning, writing, revising, and executing test procedures associated with F-35 MPE software; performing detailed problem analysis of anomalies discovered during test execution, documenting anomalies, and verifying corrections when implemented; and supporting Production Operations and other teams as required. The selected candidate will also develop requirements, interfaces, trusted file classification specifications, and system/subsystem design documents. They will conduct internal and external collaborations, support customer and supplier technical interchange meetings. The successful candidate will have experience and/or knowledge of software and system level testing. Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Performs assignments in technical/engineering organizations (e.g., Electronics Engineering, Software Engineering, Facilities Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering) during vacations and short-term breaks from college attendance while enrolled in an accredited degree program.

Basic Qualifications

Pursuing bachelors degree from an accredited university in systems engineering, aeronautical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science or related field of study.

Basic understanding of Software/System level testing

Desired Skills

Experience with Windows Server Operating Systems

Experience with test tool scripting and/or other forms of test automation

Experience with LINX based systems

Experience with Windows based security administration

Experience with Module Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

Understanding of AGILE Software Development

Ability to build and maintain relationships, collaborate with others, engage in constructive conflict, and manage interpersonal dynamics

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $26.81 - $30.97

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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.

• For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.