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Systems Engineer – Intern

Lockheed Martin
Colorado Springs, United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 25 Nov 2025
💰 $77,788/yr($31,616/yr$77,788/yr)

About the role

Security Clearance

Secret

Shift

First

Direct/Indirect

Direct

Business Area

Rotary and Mission Systems

Department

XECTQP:C4ISR West

Relocation/Housing Stipend Available

Possible

Job Code/Title

N906X:College Student Tech (Intern)

Job Class

Systems Engineering: Other

Job Category

Co-op/Summer Intern

Req Type

Part-Time

Job Description

WHAT WE’RE DOING
Do you want to be part of a culture that inspires employees to think big, innovate, perform with excellence, and build incredible products? If you have the passion, drive, and courage to dream big, then we want to build a better tomorrow with you. Come and join our team!

Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems is seeking a qualified college intern candidate with background in mechanical engineering, systems engineering, and/or software engineering.

THE WORK
In this important role, you will be helping to:
• Create and evaluate system design concepts, architectures, and prototypes to meet customer requirements
• Define and develop system requirements and architecture
• Support system integration and test to verify and validate system functionality
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for system design and integration

WHO WE ARE
Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus. If you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

On this team, you will collaborate with a team of technical professionals including software developers, systems engineers, and integration and test engineers. You will work with cross-functional team in a highly dynamic mission-focused environment.

WHO YOU ARE
• A well rounded engineer who possess a strong engineering background in systems engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• A adept communicator with strong technical writing skills
• An eager learner with a desire to apply systems engineering principles and build their engineering foundation
• An active collaborator who is able to work effectively within a team environment

WHY JOIN US
Joining our team offers you the opportunity to gain:
• Hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies and engineering tools, giving you a competitive edge in the industry
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced engineers who are invested in your success and dedicated to helping you grow
• Opportunities to work on real-world projects, contributing to the development of innovative solutions that make a real impact
• A comprehensive understanding of the engineering design process, including the skills and knowledge to apply it in a professional setting
• A strong foundation in engineering principles and practices, setting you up for long-term success and providing a solid base for your future career

By joining our team, you'll be taking the first step towards a rewarding and challenging career in engineering. We're committed to helping you grow and develop as a professional, and we're excited to see the contributions we know you'll make.

Basic Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelors degree program in a relevant engineering discipline. Including systems, electrical, computer, mechanical or software engineering

• Basic knowledge of systems engineering principles, including system design and development as well as system integration and testing

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent team-work skills with the ability to collaborate on and communicate complex technical information

Desired skills

• Familiarity with systems engineering methodologies, such as Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Systems Modeling Language (SysML), System Engineering Life Cycle, etc.
• Familiarity with engineering design and development tools such as modeling and simulation software (MATLAB, Simulink, etc.), design and architecture tools (Solidworks, Creo, Visio, DOORS, Cameo, Rhapsody, etc.), and collaborative platforms (Git, Jira, etc.)
• Previous internship or other hands on experience in a related engineering discipline
• Basic understanding of software development practices and previous software development experience

State

Colorado

Zip

80921

EEO

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
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