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Lockheed Martin

Eagan, MNFull-time$20.14–28.15/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$20.14–28.15/hr
Location
Eagan, MN
Role Type
Internship
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Security clearance, required

Job overview

The Research Engineer Intern at Lockheed Martin’s Spectrum Systems Laboratory in Eagan works on research and engineering projects according to program needs and individual interests. Potential work includes software and data engineering, RF processing, target tracking, and hardware prototyping. The role offers opportunities to learn across the lab and may involve field tests on commercial or military assets.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Software Development, requiredScientific Computing, requiredData Analysis, requiredData Visualization, requiredCAD, requiredRapid Prototyping, requiredMicrocontrollers, requiredExperimental Hardware, requiredDigital Signal Processing, requiredFPGA Development, requiredDigital Design, requiredPython, nice to haveC/C++, nice to haveMATLAB, nice to haveExcel, nice to haveMachine Learning Algorithms, nice to haveSensor Processing, nice to haveData Pipelines, nice to haveWireless Communication, nice to haveCommunication Protocols, nice to haveSolidWorks, nice to have3D Printing, nice to haveLaboratory Measurements, nice to haveTest Equipment, nice to haveEmbedded C/C++, nice to haveSoftware-Defined Radios, nice to haveRF Test Equipment, nice to haveRF Circuit Design, nice to haveMaterials Characterization, nice to haveAerospace Systems, nice to haveTeamwork, requiredCommunication, requiredCollaboration, required

Qualifications

Aerospace Engineering or Related, requiredElectrical Engineering or Related, requiredComputer Science or Related, requiredPhysics or Related, requiredSecurity Clearance Eligibility, required

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. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering innovation, integrity, and exemplifying the epitome of corporate responsibility. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and they make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. 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 in and outside of work.

Are you an emerging engineering generalist? As a Research Engineer Intern at Spectrum Systems Laboratory (SSL) in Eagan, MN, your day-to-day responsibilities vary based on the needs of our programs. We pride ourselves in the flexibility we give to our engineers to pursue research that is of interest to them and give opportunities for engineers to grow and learn about what others in the lab are doing. Interested candidates must have ability to obtain a security clearance. Based on our current needs, your skills and the skills you wish to acquire, you could be tasked with any of the following:

  • The design, code and test of software for digital and RF/analog advanced state-of-the-art receivers, transmitters, and antennas

  • Architecting and implementing data engineering pipelines in support of automated analysis of machine learning, sensor processing, and target tracking research prototypes over large data sets.

  • Utilize fundamentals to analyze, debug, and integrate RF processing and target tracking software.

  • Lead and/or support research projects to innovate and provide new/novel solutions for novel problems.

  • Participate in large-scale field tests where our systems are tested on the ground, at sea, and in the air on commercial or military assets.

Basic Qualifications

  • Pursuing a degree in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, physics, or equivalent

  • Experience in one or more of the following areas:

  • Software development or scientific computing (Python and/or C/C++ preferred)

  • Data analysis and visualization (MATLAB, Python, Excel, or similar tools)

  • CAD, rapid prototyping, microcontrollers, or experimental hardware

  • Digital signal processing, FPGA development, or digital design

  • Good team working, communication, and collaboration skills

Desired Skills

Desired skills could include the following:

Software/Algorithms

  • Python or MATLAB for data analysis, automation, modeling, or visualization

  • Familiarity with machine learning algorithms, sensor processing, or data pipelines

  • Interest in modern wireless communication techniques and protocols

Embedded/Hardware

  • CAD design and prototyping experience (e.g., SolidWorks, 3D printing, or related tools)

  • Experience with experimental hardware, laboratory measurements, or test equipment

  • Familiarity with microcontrollers, embedded C/C++, software-defined radios, RF test equipment, or RF circuit design

  • Background in physics, materials characterization, aerospace systems, or related hands-on research

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 9,156 open Software Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$20.14–28.15/hr
  • US median$30–45/hr502 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $24.15/hr, is 34% below the US median midpoint ($37/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Software Engineering hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 148 open Software Engineering jobs in Minnesota and 9,156 across the US. 9% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
Software Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for 7 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 5 to 10 years (6,943 postings).
Education
2,228 of the 9,156 open Software Engineering jobs (24%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 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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