Software Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

Lockheed Martin; Highlands Ranch (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Flexible schedules

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

Educational assistance

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking an Early Career Software Engineer to contribute to the Space Software Product Line (SSPL), delivering SV and FSW for space vehicles. Join a fast-paced team that supports operations and sustainment beyond launch.

You will design, implement, test, and review code in C++, operate in an Agile team, and collaborate across disciplines to deliver flight software that is thoroughly tested and flight-ready.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Strong analytical/problem solving abilities
• Effective communication for cross-team coordination

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in the design of code implementations
• Develop and test software as part of a larger Agile execution team
• Contribute to peer code review and merge approval

Skills

C++ programming

Linux

Agile environment

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree in CS/SE/CE/EE or related field

Tools

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Job description

Standard Job Description

As part of the Space Software Product Line (SSPL) team, you will play a key role delivering Space Vehicle (SV) and payload flight software (FSW) toward our continued success. Our team delivers on-board functionality, thoroughly tested, and flight ready. Our support doesn’t end at launch – we are available for our customers throughout operations and sustainment phases. Come join an exciting team in a fast-paced environment at Lockheed Martin Space!

Standard Job Description

As part of the Space Software Product Line (SSPL) team, you will play a key role delivering Space Vehicle (SV) and payload flight software (FSW) toward our continued success. Our team delivers on-board functionality, thoroughly tested, and flight ready. Our support doesn’t end at launch – we are available for our customers throughout operations and sustainment phases. Come join an exciting team in a fast-paced environment at Lockheed Martin Space!

Key Responsibilities

As a Early Career Software Engineer within the Space Software Product Line (SSPL) you will contribute to our mission by:

• Collaborate in the design of code implementations
• Develop and test software as part of a larger Agile execution team
• Contribute to peer code review and merge approval

Basic Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Strong analytical/problem solving abilities
• Effective communication for cross-team coordination

Desired Skills

• Proficiency in C++ programming language
• Demonstrated experience with Linux Operating Systems
• Experience working in an Agile Environment

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $22.66 - $31.67

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.