Lockheed Martin

test engineer

May - September 2021 • Owego, NY

What I liked

I liked that I was treated just like the full-time workers at Lockheed and was given real, interesting, hands-on work.

What I wish was different

I wish I got to work on different projects to try different areas out.

Advice

The amount that you learn is dependent on how proactive you are in seeking out opportunities to learn.

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Automation Intern

June 2021 • Lexington, KY

What I liked

The overall enthusiasm and dedication in the work environment made me feel proud to work for Lockheed Martin. I was immediately treated like a part of the team and my development towards my future career goals was a focus throughout my time. The job itself was both challenging and rewarding. I was given all training and resources necessary to be successful but was also challenged to solve problems on my own. After a few months in the job I was trusted to meet with customers and conduct automations entirely on my own and this led to the most useful experience I had in my entire college career.

What I wish was different

I only wish I could’ve started earlier!

Advice

I would encourage a focus on learning during the first couple of months and spend as much time as possible to practice with the softwares. This will be crucial when you’re on your own and have to create automations for customers without assistance from other interns or superiors.

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Software Engineer Intern

May - August 2021 • Huntsville, AL

What I liked

Friendly and helpful team to work with, so much to learn and so many opportunities to network

What I wish was different

Did not enjoy the Huntsville area, but enjoyed the internship a lot

Advice

Be open and honest about your skill level, they want to help you learn and grow.

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Electronics Engineering Intern

May - August 2021 • Sunnyvale, CA

What I liked

The intern experiences and opportunities to learn about other programs in the company was great. There is a great work environment and great teamwork at the company

What I wish was different

The work wasn't the most interesting at times and I was the tasks were a bit more challenging but still felt rewarding

Advice

Try to do as many of the tours and work with the fellows, the experience gained was valuable

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Student Sr Tech

May - October 2021 • Owego, NY

What I liked

The best part of the internship, besides the vast amount of information learned, was the company's culture. My department was very welcoming and was constantly checking in to make sure I was on the straight and narrow. I would highly recommend working for this company based on the work atmosphere and culture alone.

What I wish was different

If I could do the internship again I wish there could have been more in person interaction with other interns and employees. I think because of Covid-19 there were limited interactions and networking opportunity.

Advice

Go in open minded and take on anything and everything given to you or is a potential project. Doing so ensures you learn, shows your eagerness to work and a valuable adaptable asset, sometimes it also gives a reminded to your employer that you are just as capable as those working alongside you.

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Mechanical Engineering Intern

May - August 2021 • Camden, AR

What I liked

The welcoming atmosphere of Lockheed Martin Camden Operations made me feel more comfortable in my transition from college to a real-world setting of what being a mechanical engineer entails. All of my coworkers and managers were very helpful and encouraging but also gave me constructive criticism so that grow and progress in my career field.

What I wish was different

I really enjoyed my experience. I wish we could have been able to visit the sister location in Texas to see how the other side of things operated but due to covid restrictions, we were unable to do so.

Advice

Do not be afraid to find your own projects. Anyone can wait for an assignment to be handed to them, but if you are actively searching for projects or things to improve within the process and are successfully doing so then that will set you apart from the rest.

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Procurement Assistant Intern

March - September 2021 • Moorestown Township, NJ

What I liked

- telework - company culture

What I wish was different

- quality of work - opportunity for growth

Advice

Try to stay busy, apply yourself and offer to contribute whenever possible.

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Supply Chain Intern

May - August 2021 • Orlando, FL

What I liked

I enjoyed the opportunity to learn new skills and the software that employees use on a daily basis. Additionally, I enjoyed work on the cross functional intern project. It allowed us to interact with people that we did not interact with on a regular basis.

What I wish was different

My internship was remote and while I did learn a lot, there is so much more that could be learnt in person in an office environment.

Advice

Definitely use the opportunity to expand your network and write down all of the projects you worked on during your time there.

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Software Engineering Intern

May - August 2020 • Oviedo, FL

What I liked

I loved the challenges I had to face during this time. It taught me to adapt and forced me to learn exceptional skills I am now using in other positions.

What I wish was different

I wish I was able to stay longer to finish other projects I was working on.

Advice

I would continue to focus on giving yourself time to relax (Off of work time of course) because this position was very taxing as it required a good amount out of the interns.

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Electronics Engineering Intern

June - August 2020 • Littleton, CO

What I liked

The company did a fantastic job of giving me a challenging but attainable and highly rewarding task. I felt respected and valued by my team but was not under an immense amount of pressure. LM did a great job of adapting my experience due to COVID by taking precautions but still organizing virtual and onsite intern experiences. Overall a fantastic summer and I am excited to return.

What I wish was different

More networking opportunities - there were much less opportunities available due to COVID compared to previous summers. It was hard to find new people and make connections without taking a huge initiative and cold calling people around the company.

Advice

Come in with a humble and optimistic outlook. Be open to different ideas and different methods of engineering compared to what you might have learned at school or at another company. Learn how to learn and don’t be afraid to try things out yourself - you *probably* don’t have the ability or break anything, so it doesn’t hurt to try! That being said, don’t be afraid to ask questions. People here love to help and love talking about their jobs.

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Global Supply Chain Intern

June - August 2020 • Grand Prairie, TX

What I liked

I loved the culture and core values of the company as they align with mine.

What I wish was different

Since it was during the pandemic, my internship was done remotely and didn't have the chance to meet anyone at the facilities or witness how everything was done physically. I feel that being done remotely deterred me from making connections with management that could help me become a full-time worker at the company upon graduation.

Advice

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Software Engineering Intern

May - August 2020 • Littleton, CO

What I liked

Great team, and exciting, interesting work.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Maintenance Technician

May 2019 • Baghdad, Iraq

What I liked

I like that I was able to train the local here on how to become better aircraft maintenance technicians. I was able to work with a different group of people and had a lot of freedom to conduct training as I see fit.

What I wish was different

I wish that we had more resources to be able to do things more efficiently. Given the economic situation of the region it was had to be able to conduct and perform maintenance actions in a timely manner.

Advice

My best advice is learning how to think outside of the box and make do with the resources you have. Patience was needed for this type of job and I think communication was the most important aspect to understand here.

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Fixed Assets, Intern

May 2020 • Lakeland, FL

What I liked

The experience

What I wish was different

Being in person, not virtual

Advice

Apply, even if you dont think you'll get the job. You never know what door God will open.

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Systems Intergration Intern

April - August 2020 • Cape Canaveral, FL

What I liked

Spent Summer working on One of LM's Space systems in a manufacturing capability. Loved spending time working on real engineering problems instead of general intern busy work. My work was important and highly appreciated.

What I wish was different

Unfortunately due to Covid-19 there were alot of restriction when it came to work. While i was able to work onsite 100% of the time the majority of the team did not so i was unable to meet face to face and generate personal connections with alot of the seniority on the project

Advice

I received the internship by cold calling the director of one of the programs and connecting with him because he was an alumni of UNO. When spending time working I took more and more responsibilities and work onto myself indebting myself to the team. when time came to negotiate a permanent position I was able to skip two levels and start in a leadership position. My Advice which has worked well for me is to be aggressive. A lot of people will tell you to know your worth and i think that is the wrong mentality. You decide what you are worth so you might as well make yourself priceless. Fight for what you want and take chances. Fight for more money always.

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RF Engineering Intern

May - August 2020 • Sunnyvale, CA

What I liked

The team I worked with included experts in their field and I was able to learn so much from their experience.

What I wish was different

The Internship was remote due to Covid-19, I would have preferred to work with people in person.

Advice

The effort you put into an internship is directly proportional to what you get out of it.

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Systems Engineering Intern

May - August 2020 • Fort Worth, TX

What I liked

The team I worked on did a good job of inviting myself and the other interns to meetings and one-on-ones to talk about what they do.

What I wish was different

Working from home was less ideal than if I had been able to work on-site, but I understand the reason for remote work.

Advice

Talk to everyone you can! Even working from home, you can make connections with a wide variety of people in different departments outside of just your team.

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College Tech Spec Intern

June - September 2020 • Marietta, GA

What I liked

Perfect atmosphere

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Always ask for work and don’t be afraid to say yes and take on a project that you have no background with

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College Student Tech Sr

June - August 2020 • Fort Worth, TX

What I liked

I have worked two summers at Lockheed and it has been an extremely enjoyable experience. As my first job in industry, I was pleasantly surprised that we were not expected to know everything and everyone I worked with was extremely helpful. Lockheed has wonderful, friendly employees. My managers have been extremely kind, thoughtful and other than the job experience, and new knowledge, have been one of my favorite parts about my internships. The best first in industry job I could have asked for, especially after hearing from other students about their internships.

What I wish was different

I wish COVID had not been a problem this summer. It would have been great to explore the facility more. Lockheed itself did all that it could. Only essential workers were coming in for the most part and we were required to wear masks so I felt relatively safe.

Advice

I think speaking to everyone and creating connections throughout the company is very important. Those connections can help you later on in life, not only with future employment but also with the knowledge that they've collected over the years. I would also encourage future interns to explore the area Lockheed takes them to. My first internship was in Maryland and I drove all over and it was amazing to see a new area.

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Aerospace Engineering Intern

January - May 2020 • Littleton, CO

What I liked

I loved how all of the employees at Lockheed Martin were so kind and helpful. The work environment there is so supportive and friendly.

What I wish was different

I unfortunately had my time with Lockheed Martin cut short due to the covid pandemic. It made the last few months of my internship difficult to complete effectively.

Advice

I would advise others to reach out to the people around them and make as many friends and contacts as possible. It is beneficial to do this to get as wide of an experience in a short time as possible.

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