College Intern - Propulsion
About The Position
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 Mechanical Engineer Summer 2026 Intern. In this role, you will support our Propulsion Design and Analysis team.
Requirements
- Undergraduate or graduate student in an engineering or physical sciences discipline from an ABET accredited college or university (Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or similar)
- Basic knowledge of software utilized in the design/analysis of hardware (CAD - Computer Aided Design) and/or FEM - Finite Element Analysis, Thermal Desktop, or similar)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be a United States citizen
Nice To Haves
- Understanding of mechanical and/or propulsion engineering principals
- Basic proficiency with Python
- The successful candidate will have experience and/or knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and classical mechanics as well as a passion for learning.
- Strong mathematical, analytical, and data processing skills.
- Understanding of statics, dynamics, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and the mechanics of materials
- Ability to work in a collaborative and highly integrated team environment
- Classroom or work experience with the application of structural design and analysis
- Ability and desire to assume ownership of tasks and drive to closure quickly and efficiently
Responsibilities
- design/analyze hardware, support manufacture, and work to customer requirements
- conducting thermo-fluid analysis of gas, liquid, and solid propulsion systems
- develop physics-based models of propulsion hardware to include thrusters, control valves, filters, and other fluid handling elements.
Benefits
- 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
- Holidays
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
