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Software Engineer (Ground Systems) - Intern

Lockheed Martin

Fort Worth, TXFull-time$24.37–28.15/hrSeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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Compensation
$24.37–28.15/hr
Location
Fort Worth, 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

Job overview

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics seeks a Summer 2027 Ground Systems Software Engineer Intern. The intern will work with teams to develop software fixes for applications currently in use in the fleet and update model-based systems engineering diagrams using Cameo. The posting seeks candidates pursuing a bachelor's degree in a related STEM field, with basic engineering-process knowledge and familiarity with software testing.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Engineering ProcessSoftware TestingProgrammingLinux DevelopmentDockerKubernetesCloud ComputingVersion ControlGitAgile Methodologies

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science or Related STEMUS CitizenshipGovernment Security Clearance

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 Aeronautics is seeking a Summer 2027 Ground Systems Software Engineer Intern. In this role, you will work with teams to develop software fixes for applications currently in use in the fleet, and update model based system engineering (MBSE) diagrams using Cameo. The successful candidate will have experience and/or knowledge of design, coding, and test.

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

-Pursuing a Bachelors Degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science or a related STEM major

-Basic knowledge in the engineering process

-Familiar with software test

Desired Skills

-Proficient in a programming language (such as Python, Java, C#, or Javascript)

-Basic knowledge in Linux development environments

-Familiar with Docker, Kubernetes or Cloud Computing (AWS, Azure, or Google)

-Basic Knowledge of version control for example branching, merging, and pull requests in Git

-Basic Knowledge of the Agile Methodologies

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $24.37 - $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 7,378 open Software Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$24.37–28.15/hr
  • US median$30–45/hr357 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $26.26/hr, is 29% below the US median midpoint ($37/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Software Engineering hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 435 open Software Engineering jobs in Texas and 7,378 across the US. 7% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Texas
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 (5,837 postings).
Education
2,135 of the 7,378 open Software Engineering jobs (29%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 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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