Lockheed Martin - College Work Experience Program - Technical

The University of Texas at Arlington Portal; Virginia; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Lockheed Martin College Work Experience Program (CWEP) provides undergraduate and graduate students with real-world work experience aligned to their academic goals. Pay is based on class standing and the specific position; the program runs during spring and fall semesters with additional coverage during breaks, subject to supervisor approval.

Entry into CWEP does not award academic credit. Roles vary by department and may include engineering, billing, or test planning.

Qualifications

• Majors considered for technical roles: Science, Engineering, Technology, and Mathematics.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. person.
• Undergraduate and Graduate students must be in good academic standing.
• Must be enrolled as a full‑time student at the hosting university for Fall and Spring semesters.

Responsibilities

• Duties and responsibilities vary by position as assigned by Hiring Managers.
• Past positions have included roles such as Engineer, Billing, and Test Planning.

Education

Science, Engineering, Technology, and Mathematics majors

U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Person

Full-time student status for Fall and Spring

Minimum credit hours: Undergraduate 12, Graduate 9

Job description

Lockheed Martin - College Work Experience Program - Technical

Position Title Lockheed Martin - College Work Experience Program - Technical

Department

Location

Location Arlington

Job Family

Job Family Technical

Position Status

Position Status Part-time

Work Hours

Work Hours Standard

Work Schedule

Must work 12 – 25 hours per week, 9:00am – 3:00pm, Monday – Thursday.

Open to

Open to University Wide *(Internal Only)*

Hourly Wage

Hourly Wage Based on Classification

Duration

Duration Funding expected to continue

Pay Frequency

Job Summary

The UTA Lockheed Martin College Work Experience Program ( CWEP ), which allows undergraduate and graduate students to gain real‑world work skills and abilities relevant to their academic and career goals, is one of numerous UTA initiatives designed to increase meaningful engagement between the University and the corporate community. It aligns with UTA’s Maverick Advantage program, which prepares students for careers through experiential, hands‑on learning opportunities.

CWEP is a 2 (consecutive) semester‑long program that is open to both undergraduates and graduate students. CWEPs can work up to 25 hours per week during spring and fall semesters, and up to 40 hours per week during Spring, Summer and Winter Breaks with Supervisor approval, Monday – Thursday. The CWEP is a paid opportunity for students in which pay is based on class standing (Freshman, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors, Grad Students (Masters‑level) and the specific position assigned (technical vs. non‑technical).

*Please note, students will not earn academic credit for participating in the College Work Experience program as this is not a “for credit” program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

*This posting is for entrance into CWEP . *Duties and responsibilities will vary based on position provided by Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control ( MFC ) Hiring Managers. Some examples of past positions include: Engineer, Billing, Test Planning, etc.

Required Qualifications

• - The following majors will be considered for technical roles: Science, Engineering, Technology, and Mathematics. All other majors should apply for CWEP non‑technical roles.
• - Students must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Person.
• - Undergraduate and Graduate students must be in good academic standing as per their college requirements
• - Students must have completed at least one semester at UTA prior to applying for the program.
• - Be enrolled as a full‑time student at UTA for Fall and Spring Semesters.
• – Undergraduate Students = 12 hours
• – Graduate Students (masters‑level) = 9 hours
• *Any college credits being taken at another institution must be in addition to full‑time enrollment at UTA .
• - Students must agree to background screening and urine drug screening (Students must understand and agree that no person with a positive drug test will be assigned to work at Lockheed Martin facilities).
• – While working in CWEP , students are not allowed to hold another employed position without the approval of the CWEP Coordinator. Outside employment will be vetted through UTA’s internal system for any potential conflict of interest.
• - Students are NOT permitted to hold other paid positions on campus while participating in the program.

UTA / CWEP will consider and approve applicants for the CWEP Program without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or family structure. Further, UTA / CWEP will consider and approve applicants for CWEP without regard to mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Working Conditions

The conditions for each position will vary based upon the department’s needs and are subject to change.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume or CV
• Transcripts

Optional Documents