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Lockheed Martin · 22 hours ago

Software Engineer (Flight Controls) Intern

California

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$32K/yr - $78K/yr

Lockheed Martin is a leading technology innovation company that brings together passionate individuals to solve complex challenges. They are seeking a Summer 2026 Software Engineer (Flight Controls) Intern to develop and maintain safety-critical control law software and perform flying qualities analysis. The role also involves supporting flight control system design, analysis, and testing.

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Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain safety critical control law software in accordance with applicable software development process

Perform flying qualities analysis and ensure that control laws satisfy requirements for flight conditions, aircraft loadings, and environmental conditions

Support flight control system and 6DOF simulation design, analysis, and testing

Qualification

Aeronautical EngineeringMATLABSimulinkC/C++ programmingFlight DynamicsFlight ControlsMicrosoft 365Communication Skills

Required

Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical or Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical major

Relevant coursework in Flight Dynamics, Flight Controls, Aircraft Guidance, and/or Aircraft Design

Basic Knowledge of MATLAB and Simulink

Must be a U.S. citizen; This position is located at a facility that requires special access

Preferred

Basic Knowledge of C/C++ programming

Proficient in Microsoft 365 tools suite

Strong written and oral communication skills

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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