Lockheed Martin

Systems Engineer

May 2020 • Denver, CO

What I liked

Everything! It was great

What I wish was different

I wish I was on site (I worked from home in Hawaii)

Advice

Your network is your net worth. I only got this job because I showed up to a conference and networked my way to interviews

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Global Supply Chain Intern

June 2020 • Grand Prairie, TX

What I liked

The inclusive culture and ready to teach mentality. I also loved how much they value their interns.

What I wish was different

Advice

Take notes and ask questions. Also network! They’re friendly.

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Aeronautical Engineering Intern

June - August 2020 • Marietta, GA

What I liked

I liked the people I worked with. They were always willing to help me even if they were busy too. They wanted me to succeed.

What I wish was different

I wish I could have met more of the people on my team, but COVID prevented me from meeting most of them.

Advice

Do not be afraid to ask questions or ask for help.

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Talent Management Intern

June - August 2020 • Fort Worth, TX

What I liked

Lockheed was able to create a strong virtual internship program in such little time. I was very impressed by the virtual events they hosted biweekly for the interns so that all 500 of us could learn more about what each business unit at the company does. Also, my team was always supportive and gave me impactful projects to work on.

What I wish was different

I would have loved to work in person, but I appreciate Lockheed valuing our safety and switching most of the interns to a virtual platform.

Advice

Don’t be afraid to ask for help! At first, I felt a bit intimidated by some of the employees on the leadership team. However, I realized that they like to help and appreciate when someone asks, especially an intern who is still learning.

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College Tech Spec. Intern

June - December 2020 • Fort Worth, TX

What I liked

I got to work remote, they sent me all the necessary computer equipment and a monitor, and I got to learn many valuable tools. I also got to participate in SAFe training (agile workflow) and learn to use Sikuli (image processing platform) as well as SAP WebIntelligence. They also extended my internship part time into the fall.

What I wish was different

Advice

Always investigate the possibility of an internship extension especially if you are working remotely.

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Computer Systems Software Engineer

June - August 2020 • Grand Prairie, TX

What I liked

Everyone loved working there and was willing to help me with anything I needed. The other interns were inclusive and the program overall was awesome.

What I wish was different

I did a purely virtual internship and I would've liked to be able to come in and see the campus or meet my team.

Advice

Ask questions and get to know the people you're working with. Network and get involved in other aspects of the company, not just the job.

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Software Developer Intern

June - August 2020 • Fort Worth, TX

What I liked

I liked learning in an hands on way

What I wish was different

I wish I could have worked on more projects

Advice

Make sure you reach out to a lot of people

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ICE Intern

May - August 2020 • Littleton, CO

What I liked

Lockheed has a lot of great resources to train their employees in any field imaginable.

What I wish was different

Advice

It doesn't matter what you know, it matters how much you're willing to learn.

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Finance Intern

May - August 2020 • Fort Worth, TX

What I liked

It was an incredible experience overall. I knew it was going to be difficult for the company to take on interns during this COVID crisis. That being said, they were super professional from start to finish and I felt heavily involved all the time. They did an amazing job utilizing skype and zoom to show me what they were working on, why it mattered to the company, and how to use specific applications to do so. I even made some lasting relationships along the way.

What I wish was different

I wasn't allowed to go into the office due to Covid. All Lockheed Martin employees were required to stay home and log in from your home. I wish I had the opportunity to go into the office because I feel like I could have made more connections and it would have been easier to learn.

Advice

You shouldn't be nervous about your internship. The most important thing I learned is that everyone you're working with, even your boss, doesn't expect you to learn everything in one day. It simply takes time and 3 months inst enough over the summer. Also, take on as many projects as you can. If executed correctly you can gain the trust of your coworkers and boss and hopefully will get a chance to come back or maybe even a full-time offer after school. Lastly, don't just sit there and collect a paycheck, try to learn as much as possible, even you don't end up working for that company you can still take the things you learned and apply them elsewhere.

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Subcontract Management Intern

June - August 2020 • Fort Worth, TX

What I liked

Despite being an online internship, Lockheed was extremely prepared to provide me with as many opportunities as they could while I was working with them. They gave me countless opportunities to explore my own interests as well as follow some guided projects.

What I wish was different

No question the internship would have been enhanced if it was in person, but other than that I would not have changed anything.

Advice

One piece of advice would be to really work hard to network while on campus and over different platforms to get your name out there. The more people you know the more likely you are to find someone who can get you on board. In addition, don't let the networking stop there. It is still important to be relevant at your company once you start so you have support by your co-workers and you can learn more about other opportunities within the company a well.

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Advanced Technology Center Intern

May - August 2020 • Sunnyvale, CA

What I liked

All of the people I met were very helpful, nice, and passionate about their jobs. The company also did a great job of making internships remote.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Software Engineering Intern

June - August 2020 • Liverpool, NY

What I liked

Everyone was super helpful and I was doing important work on my project

What I wish was different

Because of COVID it was online only, I wish it was in person

Advice

Don’t be afraid to ask a lot of questions, I was confused about 90% of the time!

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Mechanical Engineering Intern

May - July 2020 • Sunnyvale, CA

What I liked

Working on real and impactful projects that tested my engineering skills throughout the internship.

What I wish was different

That the internship could have been in-person rather than remote

Advice

Do not sell yourself short and never be afraid to ask questions.

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Environmental Safety and Health Intern

May - August 2020 • Marietta, GA

What I liked

The type of work.

What I wish was different

Covid cancelled a lot of the events planned.

Advice

10 hour work days can be tough if you live an hour away!

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Aerospace Engineering Intern

June - August 2020 • Fort Worth, TX

What I liked

The people and the daily task that challenged me

What I wish was different

In person

Advice

Always have patience and be willing to push

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Enviro safety and health intern

May 2019 • Lexington, KY

What I liked

I enjoyed the whole internship, it was very exciting because how many aspects of safety are involved at the facility

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Don’t be afraid to ask questions

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Systems Engineering Intern

June 2020 • Orlando, FL

What I liked

Everything! The benefits were amazing, my coworkers we so welcoming, and I was able to work on a variety of projects. It was fantastic real world experience and I can’t wait to start full time.

What I wish was different

I wish there had been more networking between interns, but, since this occurred during COVID, this would have been very difficult.

Advice

Reach out to HR and get your managers contact so you can begin communication before your internship even starts.

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Supply Chain Cybersecurity Intern

May - August 2019 • Littleton, CO

What I liked

Interning at Lockheed Martin was a truly incredible experience. The program allowed me to work on a variety of assignments, offered many networking opportunities, and offered a thorough introduction to the company. I would wholeheartedly recommend this internship experience!