Software Engineer Intern
Lockheed Martin
King of Prussia, PAFresher1h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- AgileGitKubernetesDockerCI/CDJava
- Work
- On-site in King of Prussia · internship
- Pay
- $22.66–$31.67 an hour
- Skill demand
- Git35%Agile27%Kubernetes20%Docker19%of 100 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Oct 30, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Software Engineer Intern for Summer 2027. This role is critical to developing solutions for a complex space system, focusing on innovation, resiliency, and advancing technology for the future of space.
Key Responsibilities
- Generate and simulate operational level plans to explore possibilities for future space defense.
- Dynamically optimize terrestrial and space-based sensors for comprehensive space domain awareness.
- Strategically optimize the placement and maneuvering of satellite constellations to satisfy evolving priorities.
- Plan, conduct, and coordinate software development activities.
- Design, develop, document, test, and debug software for business/mission problems.
- Apply appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the development lifecycle.
- Utilize knowledge of computer hardware, software, and information processing techniques.
- Correct program errors, prepare operating instructions, and document program development.
- Analyze system capabilities to resolve questions of program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques, and controls.
- Ensure software standards are met.
- Develop and deploy solutions within an Agile Scrum Team environment.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- GitLab
- Kubernetes
- Docker
- Rancher
- Git
- CI/CD build tools (e.g., GitLab, Jenkins)
- SpringBoot or Quarkus for backend Java development
- LIT for JS front-end
- Node.js/Express for hosting UIs
- Python
- Helm charts for IaC
- Object-oriented programming languages such as Java and JavaScript
- Software test best practices, including unit test, integration test, and end-to-end test
Qualifications
- Enrolled in a Bachelor's program for Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
- Software development experience with object-oriented programming languages such as Java and JavaScript.
- Familiarity with software test best practices, including unit test, integration test, and end-to-end test.
- US Citizenship Required: No clearance required to start but must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.
- Experience developing software with CI/CD build tools (e.g., GitLab, Jenkins).
- Experience working on large-scale software projects with multiple teams and stakeholders.
- Experience with SpringBoot or Quarkus for backend Java development.
- Experience with LIT for JS front-end.
- Experience with Node.js/Express for hosting UIs.
- Experience with Python.
- Experience with Helm charts for IaC.
- Experience with software version control tools, such as GIT.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment.
- Strong time management skills that enable on-time project delivery.
- Familiarity with the Space Domain.
- Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.
Pay Information
- Full-Time Salary Range: $22.66 - $31.67
Benefits
- 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
- Long-Term Disability
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered.