About the role#
Lockheed Martin is hiring a Technical Intern for the Summer 2027 term. This position is based in Orlando, Florida, and requires working on-site in a classified lab environment. You will join our technical and engineering teams to support system design, modeling, and performance analysis.
What you'll do#
- Develop models for current and future system designs.
- Perform performance analysis trades and conduct model-based performance simulations to determine how requirements changes affect system behavior.
- Build tools for data analysis and analytics.
- Coordinate with teams on modeling and simulation scenarios and predicted performance.
- Work with the requirements management team to ensure the accuracy of subsystem element models and link them to requirements.
- Document system design and implementation for various use case scenarios.
- Support system timelines while working alongside software and hardware teams.
- Gain exposure to algorithm design and development for EO, IP, GNC, and AI-ML, as well as requirements verification and validation efforts.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a bachelor's or master's degree program in computer science, physics, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, or applied mathematics.
- Foundational proficiency in MATLAB or Python.
- Ability to obtain a government security clearance.
- Must be a US citizen.
- Willingness to work on-site in a classified lab.
- Preferred: Proficiency in MATLAB or Python, and foundational proficiency in C++.
- Preferred: Strong math skills in linear algebra, matrix math, statistics, trigonometry, and coordinate transformations.
- Preferred: Demonstrated ability through coursework or experience to perform Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) or Image Processing (IP) assignments.
- Preferred: Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work in a collaborative environment.
Location & details#
- Location: Orlando, Florida.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Status: Full-time, paid internship.
- Work Modality: On-site.
About Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin is a public company based in Bethesda, Maryland. Founded in 1912, the firm operates in the defense and space manufacturing industry. It employs over 114,000 people and maintains offices across the United States and internationally. The company focuses on aeronautics, space systems, and defense technology.
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