Mechanical Engineering and Design Internship

Standard Job Description

Lockheed Martin is seeking a Mechanical Engineering intern to support the Orlando, FL site.

The successful candidate must demonstrate highly innovative approaches to resolve production and design issues.

This candidate will be responsible for the following actions: assisting production and development teams, resolving technical challenges, incorporating engineering changes, updating drawings / assembly parts lists, and developing new designs and tools.

Your responsibilities will include:

Developing and generating CREO layouts and detailed drawings for Interface Control Drawings (ICDs), components, sub-assemblies, assemblies, and integration test articles

Building BOMs (Bill of Materials) creating parts, assemblies, and design documentation within Windchill PLM

Interacting with the Integrated Product Team (IPT) team suppliers, Global Supply Chain, electronic packaging, optics, and structural/thermal/material analysts to ensure design excellence

Contributing to drawing releases, responding to Change Requests (CRs), generating Change Notices (CN's), and supporting change boards and design reviews

Performing design trade studies to evaluate cost, weight, performance, and structural/thermal benefits

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. Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.

Basic Qualifications

Pursuing a Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering or similar degree.

Basic understanding of CAD design tools, such as PTC Creo, 3DX/CATIA, Solidworks, Siemens NX etc.

Demonstrated successful group collaboration and/ or individual project work, ideally in a mechanics or design area.

Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and troubleshoot complex mechanical issues, work with system integration issues, design challenges, etc. demonstrated through hands-on experience.

Desired Skills

Hands‑on experience with machining, rapid prototyping, or lab equipment (CNC, 3‑D printers, test rigs)

Experienced with GD&T, sketching, technical drawing standards, or similar hands-on hardware support.

Basic FEA/CFD exposure (ANSYS, Abaqus, COMSOL).

Participation in engineering clubs, competitions (e.g. SAE, ASME competitions).

Basic understanding of industry standards (ISO, ASME, ASTM).

Experience with MATLAB.

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.

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.

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