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Cyber Software Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

Lockheed Martin

Herndon, VAFull-time$22.66–31.67/hrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$22.66–31.67/hr
Location
Herndon, VA
Role Type
Internship
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Citizenship required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Security clearance, required

Job overview

Lockheed Martin Space seeks a Summer 2027 Software Engineer Intern to focus on software design, development, and testing. Candidates must be enrolled in a relevant degree program and have experience with software languages and Linux or a similar command-line operating system. The role requires U.S. citizenship and eligibility for access to classified information. Desired areas include reverse engineering, operating systems, cybersecurity, and AI prompting for software development or reverse engineering.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

C, requiredC++, requiredPython, requiredLinux, requiredCommand-Line Shell, requiredReverse Engineering, nice to haveOperating Systems, nice to haveSystem Design, nice to haveSoftware Design, nice to haveSoftware Development, nice to haveSoftware Testing, nice to haveCybersecurity, nice to haveAI Prompting, nice to have

Qualifications

Enrolled in Degree Program, requiredU.S. Citizenship, 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. 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 Space is seeking a Summer 2027 Software Engineer Intern. In this role, you will focusing on software design and development and testing. The successful candidate will have experience and/or knowledge in at least one of these skill areas: C, C++, Python, Reverse Engineering, Operating Systems, Software Design, Software Development and Implementation, Software Test. Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance.

Basic Qualifications

  • Enrolled in a degree program majoring in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.

  • Experience in software languages such as: C, C++, and/or Python.

  • Experience with Linux operating system or similar OS requiring use of a command line shell.

  • Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information, including US Citizenship.

Desired Skills

  • Advanced knowledge in software languages such as C, C++, Python

  • Experience in reverse engineering in various architectures (i.e. x86, ARM)

  • Knowledge in Operating Systems and/or Operating System internals

  • Knowledge in System Design, Software Design, Software Development and Implementation, Software Test or Cyber Security

  • Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice, specifically in software development and/or reverse engineering

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 9,121 open Software Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$22.66–31.67/hr
  • Virginia median$45/hr34 hourly ranges
  • US median$30–45/hr494 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $27.17/hr, is 40% below the Virginia median midpoint ($45/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Software Engineering hourly ranges in Virginia.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 281 open Software Engineering jobs in Virginia and 9,121 across the US. 9% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Virginia
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 (7,030 postings).
Education
2,216 of the 9,121 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. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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