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 health, 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 currently seeking a Summer 2025 Intern. As a model developer/analyst Intern in the Huntsville Operations Analysis Group (aka “Possum Works”) you will join a dynamic team environment with a unique culture supporting a myriad of Independent Research and Development (IRAD) projects and selected program tasks. The chemistry of the team is critical to our success. The candidate is expected to be highly motivated to solve strike and missile defense problems at the conceptual level. The candidate will be expected to interface with senior analysts and program leadership. This person will be responsible for supporting code development, conducting analysis runs, threat trajectory generation, and maintenance of post processors for COBRA (a coverage/battlespace/requirements analysis tool) and GHOST (a sensors and threats tool) models. This person will develop an understanding of Strike and Missile Defense system simulations and analysis and will be responsible for:
• Developing a working knowledge of MD system functions, scientific principles, technologies, and operations;
• Translating interceptor, radar, and battle management concepts into simulation input;
• Support the operation maintaining of simulation codes;
• Generating output to support analysis products;
• Developing MATLAB models of algorithms, optimization techniques, hit-to-kill physics and data processors;
• Working in a fast paced, high work volume, highly technical, small team environment;
• Working across LINUX and Windows operating systems.
Basic Qualifications:• Currently Enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program majoring in engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or STEM program.
• Ability to receive and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance and Top Secret Clearance
• Strong MATLAB skills
• Strong communications skills and ability to document work in memorandum form
• Willingness to take on detailed technical assignments often requiring learning or developing advanced math models and algorithms
Desired Skills:• Active DoD Secret Clearance,
• Strong C++ or other modern programming language software development skills
• Missile defense threat knowledge
• Familiarity with AFSIM and STK
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should KnowExpression 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: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
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
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
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Experience Level: Co-op/Summer Intern
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Systems Engineering: Models and Simulations
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
