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Software Systems Engineer - Intern

Lockheed Martin
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 28 Jan 2026
💰 $77,788/yr($58,552/yr$77,788/yr)

About the role

Security Clearance

Secret

Shift

First

Direct/Indirect

Direct

Business Area

Space

Department

72D2A00:Embedded National

Relocation/Housing Stipend Available

Possible

Job Code/Title

N9064:College Student Tech Spec

Job Class

Systems Engineering: Software

Job Category

Co-op/Summer Intern

Program

SDA T2TL

Req Type

Call-In

Job Description

By bringing together people that use their passion for purposeful innovation, 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 diverse 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. At Lockheed Martin, we place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering innovation, integrity, and exemplifying the epitome of corporate responsibility. Your Mission is Ours.

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Summer 2026 Intern Software Systems Engineer. In this role, you will develop, deliver, and operate affordable engineering and sustainment solutions for commercial and military users across the globe. The successful candidate will have experience/exposure to one of these programming languages: C, C++, Java, or Python.

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

Basic Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelors Degree Program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and/or Systems Engineering. Related disciplines will also be considered.
• Experience/exposure to one of these programming languages: C, C++, Java, Python
• Must be a US Citizen. This position will require the ability to obtain a government security clearance.

Desired skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative and team-based environment

State

California

Zip

94089

EEO

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

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At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help 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 diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, 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. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

City, State

Sunnyvale-CA

Other Important Information

By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Ability to work remotely

Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Work Schedule Information

Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

Security Clearance Information

This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Work Schedule

Part-Time as assigned by leader

Select the Telework classification for this position

Employee will work on-site full-time

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Company

Lockheed Martin

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