College Student - Full-Stack Software Engineer Intern

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Your Impact:

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics in Palmdale, California is looking for a Full‑Stack Software Engineer Intern to power the digital backbone of the F‑35 Joint Strike Fighter Composite Fabrication and Advanced Development Program facility. As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you’ll build modern, scalable web apps with Microsoft SQL Server, .NET Core, Node.js, React / Angular, Docker/Kubernetes, and cloud services turning complex production data into intuitive interfaces that streamline workflows and boost efficiency. What makes this role unique is the hands‑on collaboration with Production Operations — you’ll spend time shadowing on the shop floor and in business meetings listening for pain points to rapidly prototype solutions. Join a mission‑critical environment where your code directly supports a world‑class defense platform, benefit from top‑tier mentors, competitive compensation, and a culture that prizes innovation, safety, and impact. If you thrive at the intersection of cutting‑edge web development and aerospace manufacturing, this is your chance to make a tangible difference on the front lines of multiple programs.

Who You Are:

You are a multi-faceted teammate able to communicate and function effectively on an engineering team to create a collaborative environment that allows for the establishment of mission goals. Self-motivated and inspired, you thrive in an environment where you are empowered to work your craft, never settling for the bare minimum.

What You Will Be Doing:

1. Develop, test, deploy and support full-stack applications that enable production operations use cases.

2. Design data pipelines and database solutions to integrate manufacturing systems and automate workflow processes.

3. Build full-stack web applications to streamline data collection and management across production systems.

4. Create real-time dashboards and data visualizations that enable leadership and floor supervisors to make informed decisions.

This role involves directly interfacing with technical and non-technical users to truly understand their needs and then rapidly iterating to develop an application that they will love to use. Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Eligibility for a U.S. security clearance and a clean background check in accordance with Defense Contractor requirements.

General Description:

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. Typically considered a Junior.

Basic Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field

• Project application experience developing full‑stack web applications using modern frameworks such as Microsoft SQL Server, React / Angular, Vue, .NET Core, or Node.js

• Familiarity with DevOps best practices, including CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, Azure DevOps)

• Proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) for deployment and scaling

• Strong knowledge of relational databases, SQL querying, and API design (REST/GraphQL)

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with non‑technical staff, gathering requirements and translating them into user‑centric software solutions

Desired Skills

• Prior work in a regulated or high‑security environment (DoD, aerospace, or defense)

• Prior work in a composites fabrication (or similar) manufacturing environment

• Proven track record of implementing user‑centered design and usability testing, turning customer feedback into iteratively refined interfaces

• Expertise in designing and maintaining ETL/Data‑pipelining solutions to ingest, transform, and load production data for analytics and reporting

• Python skills for building backend services, data‑processing pipelines, and automation scripts

• Exposure to manufacturing execution systems and industrial platforms, with hands‑on experience integrating web applications to include: SAP, Apriso, and Autotime

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $27.42 - $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.