Participates in technical and software engineering assignments while enrolled in an accredited degree program. Develops software using programming languages such as Java, Python, or C#, with opportunities to work on containerization, cloud environments, CI/CD pipelines, Agile tools, Linux, shell scripting, and multi-service troubleshooting. Requires effective communication, collaboration, critical thinking, problem-solving, and time management.
Standard Job Description
Performs assignments in technical/engineering organizations (e.g., Electronics Engineering, Software Engineering, Facilities Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering) during vacations and short-term breaks from college attendance while enrolled in an accredited degree program.
Basic Qualifications
- Enrolled in a degree program in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
- Development experience with any programming language, especially Java, Python, or C#
- Must be a US Citizen
Desired Skills
- Experience with application containerization (Kubernetes, Helm, Docker, Containerd) in a cloud environment (AWS, Azure, OpenStack, OpenShift)
- Experience with CI/CD - Deployment pipelines, automated build, and configuration tools
- Experience working in an Agile development environment, using tools such as JIRA and Confluence
- Experience with troubleshooting in a multi-service system
- Development experience with Linux and shell scripting (e.g., bash, ash, ksh)
- Ability to communicate effectively and work in a collaborative, fast-paced, and rapidly changing environment
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing at a professional level
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Strong time management skills that enable on-time project delivery
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $20.14 - $28.15
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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
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