Quality Engineer Intern (College Student - Technical)

Lockheed Martin; Illinois; On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Corporation invites eager engineering students to join the Summer 2027 Intern - Quality Engineering program. You'll work within technical and manufacturing teams to support quality hardware production, documentation, and testing activities while enrolled in an accredited degree program.

The role includes root-cause analysis, corrective-action support, and participation in audits and process improvements. U.S.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Basic understanding of mechanical drawings, electrical schematics or CAD.
• Must be a US citizen; ability to obtain government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the preparation and execution of quality hardware production.
• Assist in root-cause analysis and corrective-action development for non-conformances.
• Support the execution of product audits and inspections to verify standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive production improvements.

Skills

Data analysis tools

Six Sigma

Problem solving

Education

Pursuing Engineering degree

Tools

CAD

Electrical schematics

Mechanical drawings

Job description

Standard Job 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.

Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control is seeking a Summer 2027 Intern - Quality Engineering.

In this role, you will

• Contribute to the preparation and execution of quality hardware production including documentation, test reports, inspection records, and process flow.
• Assist in root-cause analysis and corrective-action development for non-conformances identified during testing or production.
• Support the execution of product audits and inspections to verify compliance with internal standards and customer specifications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive production improvements and deliver results

The successful candidate will have experience and/or knowledge of

• Data-analysis tools
• Six Sigma or Lean manufacturing principles, with the ability to apply them to improve product quality and reliability.
• Problem solving skills to identify solutions to complex problems

Must be a US Citizen. This position will require ability to obtain a government security clearance.

Basic Qualifications

Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or a related discipline from an accredited college.

• Basic understanding of technical concepts (mechanical drawings, electrical schematics or CAD)
• Microsoft Office - basic skills
• Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access .

Desired Skills

• Ability to work in a collaborative and team-based environment
• Ability to take action and produce solutions for various problems.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes (assembly, machining, inspection)
• Knowledge of quality tools (PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, 5 Why, Fishbone)

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.