Systems Engineering Intern - Orlando, FL

Description: By bringing together people that use their passion for purposeful innovation, at Lockheed Martin we keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel development and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. At Lockheed Martin, we place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering innovation, integrity, and exemplifying the epitome of corporate responsibility. Your Mission is Ours.

Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control is seeking a 2026 Summer Intern in Orlando, FL. In this role, you will develop a system architecture using Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) techniques, develop models for current and future system designs, develop system and system element architectures, designs, and interface definitions while supporting necessary internal and external design reviews, and serve as the focal point for the development and communication of the system architecture for the various stakeholders including both internal and external customers. The successful candidate will perform system architecture design using SysML based tools, perform system functionality definition including system states and modes, define system design for software requirements/functional interfaces and mission planning features, and synthesize design characteristics into an implementable system architecture.

Additional activities include:

Working with requirements management team to ensure accuracy of the subsystem element model within the overall system model and linking with the subsystem requirements.
Coordination with the team for modelling and simulation scenarios, and predicted performance.
Supporting system timelines and working with software and hardware teams.
Documentation of system design and implementation for various use case scenarios.
Conducting model based performance simulations to determine the impact of requirements changes on system performance/behaviors.

Relocation assistance is possible for this exciting position.
Basic Qualifications:
Candidate must be enrolled in a bachelors or masters degree program in computer science, physics, computer engineering, electrical engineering, applied mathematics, or similar
Willingness to work onsite in a classified lab environment
Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
Candidate must have foundational proficiency in either Matlab, C++ or Python
Desired Skills:
Candidate should be proficient in MATLAB or python and have foundational proficiency in C++
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment
Candidate should have demonstrated the ability to perform one or more of the following: AI/ML, computer vision, Image processing (IP) based on assignments, completed course work or professional experience:
-Experience developing and analyzing algorithms related to signal/image processing
-Develop and analyze algorithms such as computer vision, target detection, image enhancement, and image tracking.
- Demonstrate strong math skills in the areas of linear algebra, matrix math, statistics, trigonometry, and coordinate transformations
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, youre invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Co-op/Summer Intern
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Yes
Career Area: Systems Engineering: Other
Type: Call-In
Shift: First