Lockheed Martin · 16 hours ago
College Intern - Propulsion
Colorado
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$32K/yr - $78K/yrLockheed Martin is a leader in aerospace and defense, dedicated to solving complex challenges through innovation. They are seeking a Mechanical Engineer Summer 2026 Intern to support their Propulsion Design and Analysis team, focusing on hardware design, thermo-fluid analysis, and developing models for propulsion systems.
National DefenseCyber SecurityAerospaceManufacturingMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design/analyze hardware, support manufacture, and work to customer requirements
Conducting thermo-fluid analysis of gas, liquid, and solid propulsion systems
Develop physics-based models of propulsion hardware to include thrusters, control valves, filters, and other fluid handling elements
Qualification
Required
Undergraduate or graduate student in an engineering or physical sciences discipline from an ABET accredited college or university (Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or similar)
Basic knowledge of software utilized in the design/analysis of hardware (CAD - Computer Aided Design) and/or FEM - Finite Element Analysis, Thermal Desktop, or similar)
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Must be a United States citizen
Preferred
Understanding of mechanical and/or propulsion engineering principals
Basic proficiency with Python
The successful candidate will have experience and/or knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and classical mechanics as well as a passion for learning
Strong mathematical, analytical, and data processing skills
Understanding of statics, dynamics, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and the mechanics of materials
Ability to work in a collaborative and highly integrated team environment
Classroom or work experience with the application of structural design and analysis
Ability and desire to assume ownership of tasks and drive to closure quickly and efficiently
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
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
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.06BKey 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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