Project Engineer (F-16) - Intern

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics offers a 2027 Summer Intern position for F-16 Project Engineering. You will work with engineers across disciplines to integrate hardware, software, and system upgrades into aircraft and support translation of requirements into actionable tasks.

You will learn how technical decisions connect to program goals, collaborate with project managers and leads, and gain hands-on experience in aircraft modernization and program execution within a cross-functional team.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering or related engineering degree.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Team-based experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Responsibilities

• Support the daily engineering activities for assigned projects, helping track progress and understand how performance, cost, and schedule are managed.
• Help identify potential issues or risks and assist in gathering information needed for the team to develop mitigation plans.
• Work with cross-functional engineering groups to understand how avionics, software, structures, and systems come together into an integrated solution.
• Assist engineers by collecting data, preparing updates, and helping maintain awareness of ongoing technical issues.
• Help coordinate engineering tasks across different specialty teams and learn how dependencies and integration challenges are managed.
• Learn and follow established engineering and program processes, while offering observations and suggestions that help improve team efficiency and project execution.

Skills

JIRA

Confluence

SharePoint

English communication

Education

Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Software Engineering

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

SharePoint

Job description

Standard Job DescriptionAt 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.

Standard Job DescriptionAt 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 Aeronautics is seeking a 2027 Summer Intern for F-16 Project Engineering. In this role, you will work alongside engineers from multiple disciplines as they integrate hardware, software, and system upgrades into operational aircraft. You will learn how technical solutions are developed, reviewed, and implemented, and how engineering decisions connect to overall program goals. You will collaborate closely with specialty engineering teams, project managers, and technical leads. You will assist with translating requirements into engineering tasks, helping the team identify potential issues, and contributing to the coordination needed to keep the project on track. This internship offers broad exposure to aircraft modernization and hands‑on experience supporting real programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the daily engineering activities for assigned projects, helping track progress and understand how performance, cost, and schedule are managed.
• Help identify potential issues or risks and assist in gathering information needed for the team to develop mitigation plans.
• Work with cross‑functional engineering groups to understand how avionics, software, structures, and systems come together into an integrated solution.
• Assist engineers by collecting data, preparing updates, and helping maintain awareness of ongoing technical issues.
• Help coordinate engineering tasks across different specialty teams and learn how dependencies and integration challenges are managed.
• Learn and follow established engineering and program processes, while offering observations and suggestions that help improve team efficiency and project execution.

Basic Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering or related engineering degree
• Strong organizational and time management abilities
• Team-based experience
• Proficient in Microsoft (MS) Office Suite (Excel, Power Point, Word)
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

Desired Skills

• Experience with JIRA, Confluence and SharePoint
• Effective communicator in English (written and verbal)
• Understanding of Project Management concepts and principles

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, and 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.