Software Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

Lockheed Martin Corporation; King of Prussia (PA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking candidates for an early engineering role to learn quickly, apply problem-solving skills, and contribute to Agile teams delivering high-quality solutions. You will participate in sprint ceremonies, support diverse domains from model-based engineering to infrastructure, and help maintain secure communications for critical military systems.

Ideal candidates are pursuing technical degrees in CS/CE/Math/Systems Eng, with knowledge of the software development lifecycle

Qualifications

• Pursuing a technical degree in science and technology related disciplines such as Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Math, Systems Engineering, Physics, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Cyber Security or related discipline.
• Foundational knowledge of the software development lifecycle (requirements, design, testing, verification, and maintenance).
• Must be a US Citizen; this position will require obtaining a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. Ability to obtain a DOD-Secret Clearance required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Active participation in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to ensure continuous delivery of high-quality solutions.
• Contribute effectively in a collaborative work environment to maintain secure and uninterrupted communication capabilities of critical military systems.
• Perform assignments in technical/engineering organizations during vacations and short-term breaks from college attendance while enrolled in an accredited degree program.

Skills

CAMEO knowledge

APIs & cloud concepts

Unit testing

AI prompting

Education

Pursuing technical degree (CS/CE/Math/Systems Eng/Physics/IT/Cyber Sec)

Tools

CAMEO

Linux / Windows OS

Virtualization

Job description

Standard Job Description

At 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 Space is looking for candidates with a demonstrated ability to quickly learn new tools and technologies, apply analytical problem‑solving skills across diverse domains (model based engineering, systems design, verification, integration, or infrastructure), and contribute effectively in a collaborative work environment.

As part of an Agile Development Team, you will actively participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand‑ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to ensure continuous delivery of high‑quality solutions.

Your contributions will help maintain the secure and uninterrupted communication capabilities of critical military systems.

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.

Basic Qualifications

• Pursuing a technical degree in science and technology related disciplines such as Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Math, Systems Engineering, Physics, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Cyber Security or related discipline.
• Foundational knowledge of the software development lifecycle (requirements, design, testing, verification, and maintenance).
• Must be a US Citizen; this position will require obtaining a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. Ability to obtain a DOD‑Secret Clearance required for this role.

Desired Skills

• Familiarity with systems‑modeling languages and tools (e.g., CAMEO) and basic model‑based design concepts.
• Understanding of enterprise integration concepts (APIs, middleware, cloud services) or infrastructure basics (Linux/Windows OS, networking, virtualization).
• Experience (coursework or projects) with software testing/verification techniques, such as unit testing, test‑bench development, or automated regression testing.
• Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.

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.