Production Operations Intern

Lockheed Martin•Palmdale, CA

4d•$31,616 - $77,788•Onsite

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 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 Aeronautics is seeking a Summer 2026 Production Operations Intern. In this role, you will <2-3 tasks>. The successful candidate will have experience and/or knowledge of <2-3 technical skills>. Must be a US Citizen. This position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. 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. Other Important Information 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.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a degree in Manufacturing Technology or a related STEM field (such as Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Operations Engineering) from an accredited college or university
Foundational knowledge of Lean manufacturing concepts and 6S principles (through coursework, projects, or hands-on learning)
Interest in gaining experience in an Operations role within a manufacturing environment; prior exposure through internships, co-ops, or projects is a plus.
Must be a US Citizen.
This position will require a government security clearance.
This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to Continuous Improvement concepts; Green Belt certification or similar experience is a plus
Experience supporting or participating in project management activities through coursework, internships, or team projects
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly share ideas and collaborate with others