About the role#
Lockheed Martin is hiring engineering students for a summer internship at the Missiles and Fire Control business area in Lufkin, Texas. You will work within technical and engineering organizations, specifically supporting the Manufacturing Engineering and Automated Processing teams. This role involves direct exposure to automated equipment and software used to build complex circuit card and wire harness assemblies for missile defense programs.
What you'll do#
- Assist teams with the implementation of new automated equipment.
- Find and implement improvements to existing methods.
- Create clear work instructions for production processes.
- Run mistake-proofing projects to support the manufacture of Mil-Spec electronics.
- Work alongside the Production Operations Team to complete daily assignments.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Bachelors degree program for Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering.
- Ability to solve complex problems and work independently.
- Interest in the aerospace, defense, or electromechanical manufacturing industries.
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.
- Experience interpreting technical drawings and creating manufacturing work instructions.
- Familiarity with 3D design software and additive manufacturing.
- Experience with robotics or PLC programming.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to learn quickly and work well in a team environment.
Location & details#
- Location: Lufkin, Texas.
- Schedule: Summer 2027, full-time.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $18.31 - $25.59 per hour.
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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