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Mechanical Engineer (Propulsion) - Intern

Lockheed Martin
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 6 Nov 2025
💰 $77,788/yr($31,616/yr$77,788/yr)

About the role

Security Clearance

Secret

Shift

First

Direct/Indirect

Direct

Business Area

Space

Department

73C0A00:Propulsion and Energetics

Relocation/Housing Stipend Available

Possible

Job Code/Title

N906X:College Student Tech (Intern)

Job Class

Mechanical Engineering

Job Category

Co-op/Summer Intern

Program

FBM

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 Mechanical Engineer (Propulsion). In this role your duties will include working with engineers who have responsibility for the design, manufacture, procurement and test for the propulsion system components and assemblies. This job requires coordinating with customers, suppliers, test facilities, and other related fields including manufacturing, subcontracts, quality, structure design, analysis, systems engineering, and integration with affected subsystems and facilities. Other duties may include,
• Support Subsystem Integration
• Assist on the conceptual development, requirements definition, and design of propulsion components
• Perform trade studies to select the appropriate design solution
• Develop product performance specifications, statements of work, and supplier data requirements for components
The successful candidate will have experience and/or knowledge of:
• mechanical CAD modeling and drafting
• Understanding of mechanical and propulsion engineering principals
• Desire and ability to own technical challenges through solution
Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a Lockheed Martin industry partner facility in Magna UT.

Basic Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Mechanical Engineering or other related engineering degree
• Understanding of static and dynamic loads principals
• Basic understanding of fluid mechanics
• Basic understanding of heat transfer principles
• Ability to obtain a secret clearance

Desired skills

• Familiarity with Propulsion system integration
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Hands on Hardware experience
• User of CREO CAD software or similar
• Ability to collaborate effectively with adjacent fields (systems engineering, electronics, structural/thermal analysis, configuration management, production, test, quality…)
• Excellent verbal/written communication, presentation and interpersonal skills with technical and non-technical audiences.

State

Utah

Zip

84044

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

Magna-UT

Other Import

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