Lockheed Martin is leading the way in hypersonic missile development, and we want you to be a part of it! We are creating the first hypersonic boost/glide system for the US Army and Navy here on the Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) program, and our NGC-SW Integrated Product Team (IPT) is responsible for the algorithms and software that control it. Our group includes the Navigation, Guidance, and Control (NG&C or GN&C) subsystem, which flies the missile and glide body, and the embedded Flight Software (FSW) which hosts the NG&C algorithms and provides health, status, and sequencing for the entire system. Additionally, we develop and maintain the Flight Software testbeds (HILs or HWILs) which provide complete hardware integration testing with feedback and flight simulation to test the NG&C algorithms and flight software.
Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Software Engineering Intern for a full-time summer position. In this role, you will support the software engineering lifecycle following the program Software Development Plan (SDP) to include requirements analysis, object-oriented analysis & design, code reviews, unit testing, integration support, and assistance with formal test/delivery activities. This internship is designed for undergraduate students seeking hands-on experience with real-world aerospace software development on cutting-edge hypersonic systems.
The successful candidate will have experience and/or knowledge of languages such as C, C++, or Python. Must be currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (typically rising sophomore, junior, or senior standing). US Citizenship is required for this position due to program requirements; eligibility for a government security clearance is necessary, and this role is located at a facility with special access requirements.
This is a full-time summer internship (typically 10–12 weeks), with mentorship from experienced NG&C and FSW engineers, exposure to hardware-in-the-loop testing environments, and the opportunity to contribute to critical algorithms and flight software for the next-generation boost/glide system.
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.
- Currently enrolled in an accredited Bachelor’s degree program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, with rising sophomore, junior, or senior standing preferred
- Demonstrated experience and/or coursework proficiency in at least one of the following programming languages: C, C++, or Python
- Foundational understanding of software development principles, including object-oriented design, version control (e.g., Git), and basic debugging/test workflows
- Coursework or project experience with embedded systems, real-time software, or hardware-in-the-loop (HIL/HWIL) testing environments
- Familiarity with version control, build systems, or unit testing frameworks
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $22.66 - $31.67
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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.
Skills Required
- Currently enrolled in an accredited bachelor's degree program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
- Rising sophomore, junior, or senior standing
- Experience or coursework proficiency in C, C++, or Python
- Foundational understanding of software development principles, including object-oriented design, version control, and debugging or testing workflows
- Coursework or project experience with embedded systems, real-time software, or hardware-in-the-loop testing
- Familiarity with version control, build systems, or unit testing frameworks
- U.S. citizenship
- Eligibility for a government security clearance
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Flexible Benefits — Work arrangements often include compressed schedules and telework, contributing to a favorable work‑life balance. Feedback suggests this flexibility is a key reason many view the overall package positively.
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