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Embedded Software Intern

Lockheed Martin

Moorestown, NJFull-time$22.66–31.67/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation
$22.66–31.67/hr
Location
Moorestown, NJ
Role Type
Internship
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Secret clearanceBachelor's degree

Job overview

An engineering intern in Sensor Digital Design supports the lifecycle of advanced sensors and effectors, including embedded C/C++ real-time software and MATLAB-driven algorithm design, modeling, and performance analysis. Candidates must be enrolled full-time in an accredited engineering program and pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a listed field or equivalent. The position requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

C/C++ ProgrammingEmbedded Firmware DevelopmentMATLABSimulinkAlgorithm ModelingSignal AnalysisControl-System SimulationEmbedded SystemsMicrocontroller ArchitectureGPIOReal-Time Control LoopsLinuxPythonAnalytical Problem-SolvingAttention to DetailCollaborationCommunicationVerification and Integration MethodologiesHands-on Test SetupHardware/Software/Systems Engineering ProcessesReliabilityAccountability

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Listed Engineering or Related FieldUS CitizenshipDoD Secret Security Clearance Eligibility

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.

An engineering intern in Sensor Digital Design will have the opportunity to support the full lifecycle of advanced sensors and effectors, including Embedded C/C++ real-time software, and MATLAB-driven algorithm design, modeling, and performance analysis.

Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access

Basic Qualifications

Candidates must be enrolled full-time in an accredited Engineering program and pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or equivalent.

  • Familiar with C/C++ programming fundamentals for embedded/firmware development (syntax, debugging, basic data structures)

  • Experience with MATLAB/Matlab Simulink for algorithm modeling, signal analysis, and control-system simulation

  • Knowledge of Embedded systems fundamentals: microcontroller architecture, GPIO, real-time control loops, and basic firmware concepts

  • Previous experience with Linux operating system and Python programming language is a plus

  • Must be a US Citizen; must have ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance to be considered for this position.

Desired Skills

Strong analystical problem-soliving aptitute with attention to detail.

Collaborative mindset and ability to communicate technial concepts across disciplines.

Eagerness to learn verificaiton/integration methodologies and hands-on test setup.

Foundational awareness of hardare/software/systems engineering processes.

Reliabilty, accountability, and willingness to follow safety and quality procedures.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $22.66 - $31.67

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 2,102 open Engineering Intern jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 31, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$22.66–31.67/hr
  • New Jersey median$22–30/hr34 hourly ranges
  • US median$23–30/hr1,040 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $27.17/hr, is 5% above the New Jersey median midpoint ($26/hr) — in the middle half of Engineering Intern hourly ranges in New Jersey.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 36 open Engineering Intern jobs in New Jersey and 2,102 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New Jersey
Experience
Engineering Intern postings that state a minimum ask for 0 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 0 to 1 year (33 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 731 of the 2,102 open Engineering Intern jobs (35%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 31, 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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