Lockheed Martin

College Student Tech

May - August 2018 • Orlando, FL

What I liked

I was able to apply the topics that I've learned in my Operations and Supply Chain classes.

What I wish was different

I wish there were more Operations interns.

Advice

Keep a lessons learned journal throughout your internship. You'll be able to keep track of the most efficient ways you found to do something.

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Electrical Systems Engineer

January 2018 • Cape Canaveral, FL

What I liked

Everything

What I wish was different

Nothing!

Advice

Definitely recommend working here!

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Configuration Data Management Intern

May - August 2018 • Orlando, FL

What I liked

I loved the interest that the company had in what their interns wanted and the soft skills I’ve developed while working with them

What I wish was different

I wish they would have had a partnered apartment complex that was reserved solely for summer interns

Advice

Have as much fun as you can outside of the internship! Take advantage of the full-time employee benefits and network as much as you can while you’re there!

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Program Manager

June - August 2018 • Fort Worth, TX

What I liked

I liked being able to explore a new city while learning and growing my professional career.

What I wish was different

I wish the culture was different.

Advice

Great experience if you are interested in working for a government contractor.

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Systems Engineering Intern

May - July 2018 • Orlando, FL

What I liked

I liked having freedom in what I was working on. They have a good work/life bakance.

What I wish was different

I wish they had been more clear to me about my progress. I was not given feedback until the end of my internship.

Advice

Network and get to know people. This is the way to go here.

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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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