DevSecOps Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Royper Royco LLC; King of Prussia (PA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible work arrangements

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 Space is seeking a DevSecOps Engineering Intern to contribute to planning, design, development, and integration across the system life cycle. The role emphasizes security, automation, and modern CI/CD practices using GitLab, Kubernetes, Helm, and related tooling.

The ideal candidate is pursuing a CS/IT/CE degree, has Linux experience, and can communicate clearly. US citizenship and the ability to obtain a Top Secret/SCI clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Experience working with Linux (Red Hat Enterprise Linux preferred).
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing at a professional level.
• Must be a US Citizen; Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Performs tech planning, design, development, integration, verification & validation for total system life cycle.
• Ensures SW/HW standards are met and features map to customer requirements within budget and schedule.

Skills

DevSecOps mindset

Linux experience

Communication skills

Security clearance readiness

SAFe Agile

CI/CD tooling

GitLab/Jira/Confluence

Education

Pursuing CS/IT/CE or related field

Tools

Kubernetes

Helm

Docker

Containerd

GitLab

ArgoCD

Terraform

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 Space is seeking a DevSecOps Engineering Intern who excited to contribute to the team in the following ways:

• Generating and simulating operational level plans to explore the art of the possible, how we could defend the ultimate high ground in a future space war
• Dynamically optimizing both terrestrial and space‑based sensors to provide comprehensive space domain awareness
• Strategically optimizing the placement and maneuvering of constellations of satellites to satisfy multiple, evolving priorities

Our team leverages industry standard open‑source software solutions such as GitLab, Kubernetes, and Helm. Our automation‑first and “everything as code” mindset allows our software engineers to focus their time and efforts on what is most important - building cutting edge functionality for our end users.The information below reflects the standard job description for this position:Performs tech planning, design, devel, integ, v&v for total syst life cycle. Analyses performed at all levels of syst product incl. concept, design, fabrication, test, instl, operation, maintenance & disposal, incorp design methods & stds for Cyber Security, SW & HW infrastructure. Designs, devels, docs, tests & debugs SW that contains logical & math solutions to business/mission problems/questions in computer language. Ensures the logical & syst conversion of customer/product reqs into total syst solutions that ack tech, sched, cost constraints & align to SW & HW deployment pipelines & factories. Performs func & timeline analysis, detail trade & reqs allocation & interface defs studies to translate customer reqs into HW & SW feature defs & acceptance criteria. Applies stds, processes, procedures & tools throughout the devel life cycle. Applies HW & SW knowledge, cyber security stds in business/mission apps, & feedback from users to develop SW. Corrects program errors, prepares operating instructions, compiles doc of program devel & analyzes syst capabilities to resolve program problems, output/input data acq, programming tech & controls. Ensures SW stds are met. Validates incorp of features & use cases into implemented designs

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

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or related field
• Experience working with Linux(Red Hat Enterprise Linux preferred)
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing at a professional level
• Must be a US Citizen; Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance

Desired Skills

• Experience with application containerization (Kubernetes, Helm, Docker, Containerd) in a cloud environment (AWS, Azure, OpenStack, OpenShift)
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Ansible, Terraform, or Packer
• Development experience with any of the following programming languages: Java or Python
• Experience working in SAFe Agile development environment, using tools such as JIRA and Confluence
• Experience with CI/CD - Deployment pipelines, automated build, and configuration tools (Gitlab, ArgoCD)
• Demonstrated ability to establish strong team relationships and deliver exceptional results
• Strong critical thinking and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and work in a collaborative environment
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced and rapidly changing environment
• Strong time management skills that enable on‑time project delivery

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
• 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.

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