Industrial Engineering - Intern

Lockheed Martin; Troy (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible work arrangements (e.g., 4x10

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education Assistance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Salary range information available

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control in Troy, Alabama, invites rising industrial engineering students to join our Summer 2027 internship on the Missile Assembly team at Pike County Operations. You will assist experienced engineers in analyzing processes, identifying efficiencies, and supporting continuous improvement in a real production environment.

This paid internship offers exposure to cross-functional collaboration, mentorship, and the opportunity to develop technical and

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen able to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance.
• Must pass ATF background investigation to obtain employee status per ATF regulations.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and improve production processes and layouts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on real-world internship projects.
• Gain hands-on experience in a production environment under guidance of senior engineers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Excel

Education

Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Engineering Technology, Engineering Management, or a similar Engineering discipline

Job description

Standard Job Description

Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control is seeking a Summer 2027 Industrial Engineering intern for our Missile Assembly team at Pike County Operations (PCO) in Troy, Alabama. Our team is responsible for Industrial Engineering activities that analyze and improve processes, reduce costs, and drive decisions now and in the future. In this role, you will have an opportunity to work with experienced industrial engineers and cross-functional teams to influence real-world projects in a production environment.

We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Troy. Discover more about our Troy, Alabama location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN

This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance. A company-sponsored interim secret is required to start.

Basic Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering, Engineering Technology, Engineering Management, or a similar Engineering discipline
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance. Lockheed Martin will assist selected candidate with obtaining at least an Interim Secret Clearance prior to starting
• Must be able to pass a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (“ATF”) background investigation to obtain “employee possessor” approval (of explosives or other ATF-regulated items) as defined by ATF regulations. Failure to obtain and retain employee status may result in revocation of an offer and loss of employment

Desired Skills

• Experience analyzing and solving technical problems or projects
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite tools, particularly Excel
• Ability to work in a team-based environment, with excellent communication and collaboration skills

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $20.14 - $28.15

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.