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College Student - Quality Engineer Intern - Dallas Texas

Lockheed Martin

Grand Prairie, TXFull-time$20.14–28.15/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$20.14–28.15/hr
Location
Grand Prairie, TX
Role Type
Internship
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Security clearance, requiredBachelor's degree, required

Job overview

Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control seeks a Summer 2027 Quality Engineering Intern. The intern will support quality hardware production, investigate non-conformances, and help verify compliance through audits and inspections. Candidates should have data-analysis knowledge, familiarity with Six Sigma or Lean principles, and problem-solving skills. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and pursuing a relevant bachelor's degree; the position may require obtaining a government security clearance.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Data Analysis, nice to haveSix Sigma, nice to haveLean Manufacturing, nice to haveProblem Solving, nice to haveTeam Collaboration, nice to haveManufacturing Processes, nice to haveQuality Tools, nice to havePFMEA, nice to haveControl Plans, nice to haveSPC, nice to have5 Why, nice to haveFishbone Analysis, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Engineering or Related, requiredUS Citizenship, requiredGovernment Security Clearance Eligibility, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

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 Missiles and Fire Control is seeking a Summer 2027 Intern - Quality Engineering.

In this role, you will

  • Contribute to the preparation and execution of quality hardware production including documentation, test reports, inspection records, and process flow.

  • Assist in root‑cause analysis and corrective‑action development for non‑conformances identified during testing or production.

  • Support the execution of product audits and inspections to verify compliance with internal standards and customer specifications.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive production improvements and deliver results

The successful candidate will have experience and/or knowledge of

  • Data‑analysis tools

  • Six Sigma or Lean manufacturing principles, with the ability to apply them to improve product quality and reliability.

  • Problem solving skills to identify solutions to complex problems

Must be a US Citizen. This position will require ability to obtain a government security clearance.

Basic Qualifications

  • Pursuing a Bachelor's Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or a related discipline from an accredited college.

  • Basic understanding of technical concepts.

  • Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Desired Skills

  • Ability to work in a collaborative and team-based environment

  • Ability to take action and produce solutions for various problems.

  • Basic understanding of manufacturing processes (assembly, machining, inspection)

  • Knowledge of quality tools (PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, 5 Why, Fishbone)

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $20.14 - $28.15

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

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.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,100 open Quality Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 12, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$20.14–28.15/hr
  • US median$25–35/hr95 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $24.15/hr, is 20% below the US median midpoint ($30/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Quality Engineering hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 62 open Quality Engineering jobs in Texas and 1,100 across the US. 7% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Texas
Experience
Quality Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 4 to 10 years (808 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 417 of the 1,100 open Quality Engineering jobs (38%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 12, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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