Software Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

Standard Job Description

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By bringing together people that use their passion for purposeful innovation, 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 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 at and outside of work. At Lockheed Martin, we place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering innovation, integrity, and exemplifying the epitome of corporate responsibility. 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 full-time Summer 2027 Intern. In this role, you will be assigned to a scrum team within the development organization supporting numerous activities to include:
• Planning, conducting, and coordinating agile software development activities.
• Designing, developing, documenting, testing, and debugging software that contains logical and mathematical solutions to critical mission issues.
• Applying the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the development life cycle.
• Applying knowledge of computer hardware and software, subject matter to be programmed in mission applications, information processing techniques used, and information gathered from system users to develop software.
• Correcting program errors, compiling documentation of program development, and analyzing system capabilities to resolve questions of program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques, and controls.

The successful candidate will have experience with Java development, integration of COTS/FOSS and the ability to navigate multiple operating systems to include LINUX/Windows. The applicant must be a US

Citizen; this position will require that the candidate obtain a government security clearance.

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.

Basic Qualifications

• In the process of obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in computer science or similar field.
• Java development experience.
• Ability to troubleshoot and navigate multiple operating system environments (e.g., LINUX/Windows).
• Ability to learn and implement new technologies.
• Applicants selected must be a US Citizen, will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Ability to obtain a TS/SCI Clearance required for this role.

Desired Skills

• Knowledge/Experience in COTS/FOSS integration and support.
• Agile development experience and associated tools and processes.
• Understanding of Cloud infrastructure.
• Strong problem-solving skills. Strong communication skills. Proven team player.
• Interest and experience in development tools and technologies (e.g., Angular, Oracle, Docker, sql, git, DevSecOPS, automated testing).
• Experience with Python Development.