Flight Controls and Autonomy - Intern
Lockheed Martin •
Position Type: Internship
Job Description:
Description:By bringing together people that use their passion for purposeful innovation, at Lockheed Martin we keep people safe and solve the worlds 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 Rotary and Mission Systems is seeking a Summer 2024 Flight Controls and Autonomy Intern. This is a technical position associated with the development of Fly-By-Wire Flight Control Systems with an emphasis on Flight Control System Architecture, Autonomy, Flight Control Software, Guidance/Navigation and Control (GNC) and System Test. In this role, the Flight Control and Autonomy engineer will work in all areas of the system development cycle including detail design, integration and test. The engineer will also be responsible for working in the development of Flight Control System Simulators/Labs, aircraft schematics, flight testing and civil certification efforts. The successful candidate will have experience and/or knowledge of emphasis include Fly-By-Wire Flight Control Systems, Guidance/Navigation & Control (GNC), Flight Test, Autonomy, Aviation Robotics, Perception, AI and Motion Planning. Must be a US Citizen.
Basic Qualifications:
Pursuing one of the following degrees with associated requirements:
- B.S Electrical Engineering AND currently enrolled in or completed courses in at least Control Systems, Signal Processing, Autonomy, OR Robotics.
- B.S Computer Engineering AND currently enrolled in or completed courses in signals/systems AND Control Systems, Signal Processing, Embedded Software Design, OR State Machine Design.
- B.S Aerospace Engineering AND currently enrolled in or completed courses in signals/systems AND control systems AND Signal Processing, Software/Programming, OR State Machine Design.
- B.S Robotics Engineering AND currently enrolled in or completed courses in signals/systems AND Control Systems, Signal Processing, Embedded Software Design, OR State Machine Design.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work in a collaborative and team-based environment.
Desired Skills:
- Control, Guidance, Navigation or Autonomy Vehicle experience or knowledge of (preferably in the aviation field) via academic projects or professional experience. Design and implementation of Multi-Layer state machines.
- Knowledge of Target-Vehicle (aircraft or other) Systems Engineering in the areas of design, integration and test.
- Knowledge or experience with Model based design
- Knowledge in FAA certification procedures such as 178B/C and/or DO-254.
- Private Pilot license or any other aviation/piloting training.
- Familiarity with any the following Software/System tools: Matlab, Simulink, DOORs, C/C++, Machine Learning or Python.
Clearance Level: None
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: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
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.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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 worlds 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, you’re 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: RMS
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Electrical Engineering
Type: Part-Time
Shift: First
- Control, Guidance, Navigation or Autonomy Vehicle experience or knowledge of (preferably in the aviation field) via academic projects or professional experience. Design and implementation of Multi-Layer state machines.
- Knowledge of Target-Vehicle (aircraft or other) Systems Engineering in the areas of design, integration and test.
- Knowledge or experience with Model based design
- Knowledge in FAA certification procedures such as 178B/C and/or DO-254.
- Private Pilot license or any other aviation/piloting training.
- Familiarity with any the following Software/System tools: Matlab, Simulink, DOORs, C/C++, Machine Learning or Python.
Job Ident #:
61978513392
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