College Student - Full-Stack Software Engineer Intern

Lockheed Martin; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible work arrangements (e.g., 4x10

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education Assistance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics in Palmdale, California is seeking a Full‑Stack Software Engineer Intern to power the digital backbone of the F‑35 program facility. You’ll build scalable web apps using SQL Server, .NET Core, Node.js, React/Angular, Docker/Kubernetes, and cloud services, turning production data into intuitive interfaces.

As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you’ll shadow on the shop floor and in meetings, identifying pain points to rapidly prototype solutions.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in CS, software engineering, or a related field.
• Experience building full‑stack web apps using modern frameworks like React/Angular, .NET Core, Node.js.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices.
• Proficiency with cloud platforms and containerization for deployment and scaling.
• Strong SQL, relational databases, and API design knowledge.
• Ability to gather requirements from non‑technical staff and translate into software.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, deploy and support full‑stack applications for production ops.
• Design data pipelines and database solutions to integrate manufacturing systems.
• Build web apps to streamline data collection and management across production systems.
• Create real‑time dashboards and data visualizations for leadership and floor supervisors.

Skills

DevOps practices

Effective communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field

Tools

Microsoft SQL Server

.NET Core

Node.js

React/Angular

Vue

Docker

Kubernetes

REST/GraphQL

AWS/Azure/GCP

Job description

Your Impact:

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics in Palmdale, California is looking for a Full‑Stack Software Engineer Intern to power the digital backbone of the F‑35 Joint Strike Fighter Composite Fabrication and Advanced Development Program facility. As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you’ll build modern, scalable web apps with Microsoft SQL Server, .NET Core, Node.js, React / Angular, Docker/Kubernetes, and cloud services turning complex production data into intuitive interfaces that streamline workflows and boost efficiency. What makes this role unique is the hands‑on collaboration with Production Operations — you’ll spend time shadowing on the shop floor and in business meetings listening for pain points to rapidly prototype solutions. Join a mission‑critical environment where your code directly supports a world‑class defense platform, benefit from top‑tier mentors, competitive compensation, and a culture that prizes innovation, safety, and impact. If you thrive at the intersection of cutting‑edge web development and aerospace manufacturing, this is your chance to make a tangible difference on the front lines of multiple programs.

Standard Job Description

Your Impact:

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics in Palmdale, California is looking for a Full‑Stack Software Engineer Intern to power the digital backbone of the F‑35 Joint Strike Fighter Composite Fabrication and Advanced Development Program facility. As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you’ll build modern, scalable web apps with Microsoft SQL Server, .NET Core, Node.js, React / Angular, Docker/Kubernetes, and cloud services turning complex production data into intuitive interfaces that streamline workflows and boost efficiency. What makes this role unique is the hands‑on collaboration with Production Operations — you’ll spend time shadowing on the shop floor and in business meetings listening for pain points to rapidly prototype solutions. Join a mission‑critical environment where your code directly supports a world‑class defense platform, benefit from top‑tier mentors, competitive compensation, and a culture that prizes innovation, safety, and impact. If you thrive at the intersection of cutting‑edge web development and aerospace manufacturing, this is your chance to make a tangible difference on the front lines of multiple programs.

Who You Are

You are a multi-faceted teammate able to communicate and function effectively on an engineering team to create a collaborative environment that allows for the establishment of mission goals. Self‑motivated and inspired, you thrive in an environment where you are empowered to work your craft, never settling for the bare minimum.

What You Will Be Doing

• Develop, test, deploy and support full‑stack applications that enable production operations use cases.
• Design data pipelines and database solutions to integrate manufacturing systems and automate workflow processes.
• Build full‑stack web applications to streamline data collection and management across production systems.
• Create real‑time dashboards and data visualizations that enable leadership and floor supervisors to make informed decisions.

This role involves directly interfacing with technical and non‑technical users to truly understand their needs and then rapidly iterating to develop an application that they will love to use. Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Eligibility for a U.S. security clearance and a clean background check in accordance with Defense Contractor requirements.

General Description

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. Typically considered a Junior.

Basic Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field
• Project application experience developing full‑stack web applications using modern frameworks such as Microsoft SQL Server, React / Angular, Vue, .NET Core, or Node.js
• Familiarity with DevOps best practices, including CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, Azure DevOps)
• Proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) for deployment and scaling
• Strong knowledge of relational databases, SQL querying, and API design (REST/GraphQL)
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with non‑technical staff, gathering requirements and translating them into user‑centric software solutions

Desired Skills

• Prior work in a regulated or high‑security environment (DoD, aerospace, or defense)
• Prior work in a composites fabrication (or similar) manufacturing environment
• Proven track record of implementing user‑centered design and usability testing, turning customer feedback into iteratively refined interfaces
• Expertise in designing and maintaining ETL/Data‑pipelining solutions to ingest, transform, and load production data for analytics and reporting
• Python skills for building backend services, data‑processing pipelines, and automation scripts
• Exposure to manufacturing execution systems and industrial platforms, with hands‑on experience integrating web applications to include: SAP, Apriso, and Autotime

Pay Information

Full‑Time Salary Range: $27.42 - $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
• 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.