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Lockheed Martin · 15 hours ago

Research Engineer (Aerospace Engineering) - Intern

Possible

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$44K/yr - $79K/yr

Lockheed Martin is a leader in aerospace engineering, seeking a Summer 2026 Intern for Research and Development in Aerospace Engineering. The role involves supporting novel research approaches, evaluating technical merit, developing experimental designs, gathering data, and producing written research reports.

AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support novel research approaches

Evaluate technical merit of novel research

Develop experimental design and gather data

Produce written research reports

Support the overall technical team

Qualification

Aerospace EngineeringMATLABImageJLaTeXSolidWorksANSYS FluentHigh speed aerothermodynamicsData acquisitionComposite materialsOptical diagnostic techniquesResearch publicationProfessional membership

Required

Actively enrolled in a Ph.D. program in Aerospace Engineering studying high speed flows with focused laser differential interferometry

B.S. in Aerospace Engineering

Proficient in MATLAB, ImageJ, LaTeX

Familiar with SolidWorks and ANSYS Fluent for Basic Modeling

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Preferred

Studies in high speed aerothermodynamics and experience with data acquisition in ground testing

Experience with composite materials for applications in Hypersonic technology

Experience with aerothermodynamics and various optical diagnostic techniques for flow characterization

Publication record (>2 published works)

At least one professional membership (e.g., University Consortium for Applied Hypersonics, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics)

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

Company

Lockheed Martin

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Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.

Founded in 1912

Bethesda, Maryland, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.lockheedmartin.com

Funding

Current Stage

Public Company

Total Funding

$6.06B

Key Investors

Air Force Research Laboratory

2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B

2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B

2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M

Leadership Team

Jim Taiclet

Chairman, President & CEO

Craig Martell

Chief Technology Officer

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