Mechanical Test Engineer-INTERN

Standard Job Description 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 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. This is a place for engineers, scientists, and problem-solvers who are ready to engage deeply, think critically, and build with purpose. You will not just launch a career. You will be part of something bigger. This is where the best are built. Standard Job Description 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 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. This is a place for engineers, scientists, and problem-solvers who are ready to engage deeply, think critically, and build with purpose. You will not just launch a career. You will be part of something bigger. This is where the best are built. This internship offers structured, hands-on exposure to the electrical system integration test lifecycle within the Sustainment Mechanical Test Engineering Team. The intern will engage primarily through test preparation, observation, data support, and guided assistance, building foundational experience in Sustainment Mechanical Test Engineering while working under the mentorship of certified test conductors. The role is designed to develop practical skills in test planning, instrumentation, data documentation, and cross-functional collaboration within a sustainment context. Basic Qualifications Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s program in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related technical discipline Foundational coursework or curiosity in electrical circuits, instrumentation, or test & evaluation methods Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to clearly document observations and follow procedural steps Commitment to a 12–16 week engagement with hours coordinated around academic schedule Desired Skills Hands-on hardware experience with demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and respond to problems - in a test, production, or operations capacity Understanding of propulsion/energetic system design, development, manufacture, test, and/or data acquisition and analysis Ability to troubleshoot and respond to problems Familiarity with test documentation standards or lifecycle sustainment processes is a plus Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel for data organization, PowerPoint for briefings) Analytical mindset with attention to detail; comfortable organizing and summarizing numerical data Prior co-op, lab, or volunteer experience in mechanical test, prototype integration, or sustainment environments Minimum 3.0 GPA (or institutionally equivalent) Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $20.14 - $28.15 At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lockheed Martin