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Lockheed Martin · 10 hours ago

Guidance, Navigation & Controls Intern

Colorado

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$32K/yr - $78K/yr

Lockheed Martin is a leader in aerospace and defense, and they are seeking a Guidance, Navigation & Controls Engineer Summer 2026 Intern. In this role, you will learn essential skills for spacecraft orientation and controls, develop control code, and perform system tests.

AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Learn skills that will aid in spacecraft orientation and controls

Develop controls code through various tools and platforms

Perform system tests to ensure valid results

Support

Qualification

MATLABC++Spacecraft ControlsPythonFlight Software DevelopmentMission OperationsTeamworkProblem Solving

Required

Pursuing a BS Degree (or higher) in Aerospace Engineering or related discipline focusing on control system design and analysis

Academic background in Spacecraft Controls and Dynamics with some experience preferred

Experience/knowledge of simulation and programming tools (ex. Matlab/Simulink, C++, Python)

Ability/willingness to obtain a security clearance at a later date

Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance

Preferred

Experience with flight software development and autocode to C++

Experience working with Smallsats

Familiarity with a GN&C hardware suite for space applications

Mission operations experience

Active TS/SCI clearance with Poly

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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