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Engineering Intern

Lockheed Martin

Mount Laurel, NJFull-time$22.66–31.67/hrSeen 3w agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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Compensation
$22.66–31.67/hr
Location
Mount Laurel, NJ
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 seeks a Systems Engineer Intern for Summer 2027 in its Rotary and Systems Mission organization. The intern will work on C3 systems, with opportunities to design, integrate and test systems, and analyze data to assess performance. The role is for a student enrolled in an accredited degree program and requires U.S. citizenship and government security clearance.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Systems Engineering PrinciplesAlgorithm DevelopmentData AnalysisOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementTeamworkIndependent WorkConfidential Information HandlingAnalytical SkillsApplied MathematicsProblem-SolvingJIRAConfluence

Qualifications

Pursuing Bachelor's in Engineering or Related STEM FieldU.S. CitizenshipGovernment Security ClearanceActive Security ClearanceDefense Industry Experience

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 Rotary and Systems Mission in Mout Laurl, New Jersey is seeking a Systems Engineer Intern for Summer 2027. You will perform 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.

You will have the opportunity to design, integrate/test and conduct data analysis to assess system performance of the Command, Control and Communications (C3) systems. The C3 systems perform multiple critical functions such as radar and sensor management, track filtering, track management including correlation/association, control of multiple communication links, threat evaluation and prioritization, and command of weapon systems for target engagement or assignment.

The successful candidate will have experience and/or knowledge of systems engineering principles, algorithm development, and data analysis to troubleshoot and evaluate. 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 BS Degree in Engineering or related STEM field

  • Strong organizational and time management abilities

  • Team-based experience

  • Able to work independently and handle confidential information appropriately

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

Desired Skills

  • Demonstrated analytical, applied mathematics and problem-solving skills

  • Active security clearance

  • Previous experience working in defense industry

  • Previous experience in JIRA and/or Confluence

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 3,036 open Systems Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$22.66–31.67/hr
  • US median$30–41/hr151 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $27.17/hr, is 22% below the US median midpoint ($35/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Systems Engineering hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 45 open Systems Engineering jobs in New Jersey and 3,036 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New Jersey
Experience
Systems Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for 7 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 5 to 10 years (2,414 postings).
Education
1,026 of the 3,036 open Systems Engineering jobs (34%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 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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