Quality Engineer Intern (College Student - Technical)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control is seeking a Summer 2027 Intern - Quality Engineering in Alabama. The role supports quality hardware production, documentation, and process improvements under the guidance of senior engineers.

The intern will assist in root-cause analysis, participate in product audits, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive improvements. US citizenship and the ability to obtain a government security clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Basic understanding of technical concepts (mechanical drawings, electrical schematics or CAD).
• Microsoft Office - basic skills.
• Must be a US Citizen; ability to obtain a government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Data analysis

Six Sigma

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

CAD/technical drawings

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, 5Why, 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.