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Lockheed Martin

Software Engineer Intern

May - August 2018 • Orlando, FL

What I liked

Lockheed Martin emphasized how crucial it is to always be learning and to always be curious. I was able to take ownership of the projects I was working on, and I was able to learn programming languages that I did not know prior to the internship.

What I wish was different

I wish it was a bit more fast paced, but that's just my preference.

Advice

I would tell people to not be afraid to ask for help. A lot of interns come in scared to talk to management or senior engineers, but they shouldn't be. These people are there to help you and they want to see you succeed. You are the future of the company! I would also say, don't be afraid to fail or make mistakes. No one accomplished something ground-breaking without making a few mistakes on the way.
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Software Engineering Intern

May - August 2018 • Owego, NY

What I liked

Lockheed Martin was very encouraging and set every intern up for success. They treated me just like any other employee and gave me work that was relevant and important to the company. I really felt like I was making a positive impact on the company.

What I wish was different

The interns did not interact often. I wish there had been more events specifically catered to interns so that we had more opportunities to interact and make friends.

Advice

Take advantage of the experienced employees at your internship. The more you ask the more you will learn. For example, asking about how the business operates or how one's career can develop at the job will help you plan for your future.
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Systems Engineering Intern

May - August 2018 • Littleton, CO

What I liked

Employees were very friendly and helpful, and I learned a lot. I was able to do a variety of useful tasks, and see flight hardware up close.

What I wish was different

There sometimes was not enough work for the interns, but this was due to unexpected issues outside of Lockheed's control.

Advice

Take every chance you get to connect with people and see things (go on tours, etc).
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Systems Engineer

May - August 2018 • Moorestown Township, NJ

What I liked

My coworkers in the department were extremely helpful and supportive. There is so much to learn; the system I had worked on was classified, so most of what I did required me to learn all new things. I couldn’t use background knowledge, textbooks, or online resources. But the people were always helpful and understanding because the know how difficult it is at first.

What I wish was different

I wish I had gone into the internship with more coding experience. What you work on depends on what skills you already have. Those with computer science skills got to work on the systems code rather than doing lab work.

Advice

Come into Lockheed with whatever coding experience they suggest you have. It’ll open more doors.
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Backend Software Engineer

May - August 2018 • Baltimore, MD

What I liked

The culture of the company, I learned a lot from the project I was working on and this was my main goal.

What I wish was different

I just wish there office was bit more organized and better looking

Advice

Work smart not hard! Believe in the process, not the end result.
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Engineering and technology intern

June - August 2020 • Fort Worth, TX

What I liked

I loved this internship so so much. Everything about it was amazing. My favorite aspect about this was definitely that amazing and genuinely kind team I was fortunate to get assigned to. My supervisor was so skilled in leadership and taught me so many important things about working at Lockheed. The most memorable thing he asked me was what I was looking to get from this internship, and I told him I wanted real world applications to match my electrical engineering major. He definitely delivered, and the experience was overall outstanding.

What I wish was different

My internship was completely virtual, and I wish I had the opportunity to be there in person and experience their labs. But even through this challenge I took advantage of the opportunity and made strong relationships and memorable experiences.

Advice

I would just say, through any situation or challenge you come across in any internship, take the opportunity and make the most of it. Ask so many questions and learn as much as you can. It is so important that you get that unique experience that will help you stand out. That’s the point if the internship.
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Mechanical Engineer Intern

May - August 2020 • Camden, AR

What I liked

Everyone was very kind, helpful, and treated me like a respected employee. I got a lot of hands-on experience to help enhance my college education and better myself as a future engineer.

What I wish was different

Coronavirus made the experience a little challenging at times but Lockheed did their best to make the best out of the situation. Despite the challenges, overall this was a great learning experience.

Advice

For future interns, do not be afraid to ask questions. This internship is a learning experience and it is up to you to make the most out of these experiences.
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Software Engineering Intern

May 2020 • Moorestown Township, NJ

What I liked

Lots of keynote speakers and presentations about how to build a career and grow at the company.

What I wish was different

Getting a larger breadth of experience in what the company has to offer, instead of just our specialized role.

Advice

Ask as many questions as you can, there’s lots of information about this company that’s helpful to know.
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Database Developer Intern

June - August 2018 • Hanover, MD

What I liked

I liked being able to work on a variety of projects and network with other employees and inters.

What I wish was different

Advice

Try to learn as much as possible and take on every responsibility you can.
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Diversity& Inclusion

June - August 2018 • Bethesda, MD

What I liked

I really liked the fact that they gave me really important projects to work on and put me in the forefront. I was never given busy work.

What I wish was different

There could have been more interns involved in my day to day activities.

Advice

I would make sure to talk to as many executives as you can. They are always available and willing to talk.
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Computer Systems Engineer

May - August 2018 • Syracuse, NY

What I liked

The management was extremely helpful and great to work with

What I wish was different

The onboarding process was a bit haphazard. It would have been nice to be given more concrete steps to become familiar with company technology

Advice

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Software Engineering Intern

May 2018 • King of Prussia, PA

What I liked

The work environment at Lockheed was amazing. The people are nice, the hours are good, and the way the company is structured really made it a pleasure to work there.

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Working in the real world, especially in Computer Science, is radically different than a classroom. Be prepared to learn alot and have most of the things you thought you knew challanged.
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Mechanical Engineer Intern

May - August 2018 • Trumbull, CT

What I liked

I was heavily involved in tasks that needed to be done--there was no "busy-work"--so I felt like I was contributing to the company.

What I wish was different

Advice

Learn to ask questions well--do your research, but don't afraid to ask for help if you get stuck.
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Ground Test Engineer

January - August 2018 • Stratford, CT

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

Ask a lot of questions!
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Project Management Intern

May - August 2018 • Fort Worth, TX

What I liked

Great company, hard work made for a great learning experience.

What I wish was different

Different culture

Advice

If you want to go into the DoD industry, work at Lockheed Martin.
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Autonomous Systems Intern

June - August 2017 • Littleton, CO

What I liked

Awesome projects for machine learning, computer vision, and robotics. Lots of super smart people, and an excellent place to grow. Especially if you are interested in research and development.

What I wish was different

Pretty ideal internship. Supervisors are very flexible and will help adjust the project to meet your interests halfway if it complies with the objective of the facility.

Advice

Know algorithms related to robotics, image processing, computer vision, or machine learning. It doesn't matter where (they will help place you), but you will be working on actual projects here. Things like neural nets, reinforcement learning, etc are there for you to work on if you're interested, but they're also tough areas to pick up in a couple of months.
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Manufacturing Planning/ Scheduling Intern

May - August 2017 • Johnstown, PA

What I liked

All the interns got to work together in a room which created for a fun, exciting environment.

What I wish was different

nothing

Advice

This internship gave me a true understanding of what it is like to work in a corporate environment which is one that I thought I would love but turns out I was wrong of what I thought I wanted.
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College Student Tech Sr

May - August 2017 • Liverpool, NY

What I liked

My manager, Tim, was very nice and responsive to my needs

What I wish was different

I wish there had not been so many required training courses the first week.

Advice

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Manufacturing Planner Intern

June - August 2017 • Ocala, FL

What I liked

I liked the ability to have my own range to do my project and have my input considered. I also got to with with employees ranging across different levels.

What I wish was different

I wish I was in a more exciting city than Ocala, FL.

Advice

Don't be afraid to step outside of your comfort zone and go to a different city or state in order to get great work experience.
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Student Tech Intern

May - August 2017 • Orlando, FL

What I liked

I was given great work and learned in a great environment around other interns and younger employees. The upper level employees and managers were incredible mentors and taught me what it's like to manage employees, perform sound engineering practices in the workplace and deal with co-workers in tough situations.

What I wish was different

Everything was great but I wished it would be in a different location. My hometown is Orlando (which was great at the time) but I want to start my career somewhere else.

Advice

Work harder than everyone around you and they will want to hire you at the end of the internship. If not that, showing you are interested and getting along with everyone around you and creating relationships is key as well.
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