Software Engineer Intern

Job ID: 679130BR Date posted: Nov. 08, 2024 Program: Testbed & Simulation
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 in Highlands Ranch, CO is seeking a Summer 2025 Software Engineering Intern. In this role, you will plan, conduct, and coordinate software development activities; design, develop, document, test, and debug software that contains logical and mathematical solutions to business/mission problems or questions in computer language for solutions by means of data processing equipment; and apply the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the development life cycle. The successful candidate will have experience and/or knowledge in computer science or software engineering and C++ or Python.

Testbed & Simulation is a dynamic and growing organization which plays a vital role in providing mission-critical intelligence solutions. Optimizing satellite operations, telemetry calculations, processing data through its entire life cycle and developing reliable cutting-edge systems for information dissemination across a global network is just part of what we do!

We support research, development, and fielding of forward-leaning simulation software to support critical work for satellite systems. This role partners across the organization to implement advanced, vertically and horizontally-scalable simulation solutions for use throughout the space vehicle lifecycle.

We have an extensive 'buddy' program to help you bring your college coursework to real-world software development. An engineer to help you transition to your agile software team, build your development environment, learn the nuances and techniques to model satellite behaviors and be part of a high performing and close-knit team.

Our team of 130+ engineers support over 30 Space programs, yet still maintain a work/life balance to find time for social events like our program picnics, hiking events, happy hours, and holiday lunches with their leaders. Come join the Testbed & Simulation team and find out what teamwork is really like, plus set yourself up for a career in Lockheed Martin Space!!
Basic Qualifications:
• Actively enrolled in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, Software Engineering, Facilities Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or other related degree program from an accredited college/university.
• Must be a US Citizen; this position is located at a facility that requires special access
Desired Skills:
• C++ Experience
• Python Experience
• Agile Software development tools and team experience
Clearance Level: None
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: 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: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
Work Schedules: 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.
Schedule for this Position: Part-Time as assigned by leader
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Maryland, Washington or Washington DC is $20,904 - $61,672. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(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.
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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.
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.
Experience Level: Co-op/Summer Intern
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Software Engineering
Type: Call-In
Shift: First