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Lockheed Martin

  • > 100,000 employees

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  • Defence & Aerospace

What it does: Lockheed Martin is a company that offers products and services in the following industry: aerospace, military support, security, and technologies.

Mission: We solve complex challenges, advance scientific discovery and deliver innovative solutions to help our customers keep people safe.

Best known for: Being U.S.’s primary defense military contractor.

Size & presence: Approximately 114,000 employees in the United States and internationally.

The good bits: One of the world’s largest defense and aerospace manufacturers—making it a great place to start your career if you are interested in this industry.

The not-so-good bits: Due to its size and presence, there are a lot more bureaucracies when doing things, especially due to its position as a government contractor.

The Lockheed Martin Story

Lockheed Martin was born out of the merger of Lockheed Corporation and Martin Marietta in 1995, with both companies working within the same industry that they are primarily known for today—aerospace and defense manufacturing. Lockheed specifically was involved in producing World War II fighter jets.

After becoming Lockheed Martin, the company started getting contracts not just from the U.S. Department of Defense, but also from the U.S. Department of Energy and NASA. The company is well-known for its innovations in aeronautics and astronautics.

Culture & Vibe 

As a company that prides itself on being one of the most innovative in the industry, it offers a lot of opportunities for further learning, including through one of its in-house learning centers called The Center for Leadership Excellence (CLE), “a 300,000-square-foot conference center and lodging facility located adjacent to corporate headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland, that supports leadership training, professional development, learning sessions, and business meetings, as well as conferences and symposiums.”

Lockheed Martin also offers a lot of opportunities for employee recognition by giving special awards, rewarding high performance, long work tenures, and creating new patents.

Career Prospects

Lockheed Martin offers numerous job opportunities for both students and recent university graduates. In terms of internships, Lockheed Martin has openings year-round for roles in nearly all departments, for those who are currently studying Engineering majors, Mathematics, Physics, Business, Finance, Supply Chain, HR, and associated disciplines. 

Interns at Lockheed Martin can expect to work on projects such as developing new systems ready for deployment in space, cyberspace, or military arenas. You can also expect to contribute to designing and manufacturing products for air, land, or maritime applications. 

Lockheed Martin also has leadership development programs for certain departments, such as Communications, Engineering, Finance, Human Resources, and Security. Although the program is different for each track, with differing requirements and selection processes, you can expect to get many opportunities for learning when you enroll in one of these programs.

Recruitment Process

The recruitment and selection process at Lockheed Martin looks something like this. You’ll apply at their website or maybe get the opportunity to submit your application in person during one of their campus hiring events. Then, they’ll invite you to complete a set of assessments and case studies. There will also be several rounds of interviews.

The selection process, however, is slightly different for its leadership development programs. For most of its positions (with the exception of the Engineering track, which allows recent university graduates to apply), you’ll need to already be working in Lockheed Martin for at least a year before being able to apply for the open position. 

Remuneration & Benefits

All internships at Lockheed Martin are paid. You can expect to make between $30,000 to $60,000 per year as an intern in the company. For its full-time role, for recent university graduates applying for entry-level positions, base pay will range between $70,000-$100,000 depending on the position.

Aside from salary, Lockheed Martin also offers other employee benefits. It offers comprehensive medical insurance, maternity and paternity leave, plus paid time off.

Social Contributions

Lockheed Martin’s primary concerns when it comes to its philanthropic activities are related to military and veteran support and STEM education. For STEM education, Lockheed Martin offers several scholarships each year for high-performing students in vocational training institutions and 4-year colleges, worth between $5,000 to $10,000.

For military and veteran support, Lockheed Martin gives back through donations (in 2021, amounting to more than $8 million), hiring ex-military personnel, and working with veteran-owned businesses.

Controversies

Most recently, in January 2020, the Pentagon found “at least 800 software defects in Lockheed Martin's F-35 fighter jets owned by the US Armed Forces during an annual review.” Additionally, in 2022, one of its possible business acquisitions fell through after it failed to meet regulatory approval.

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Current Jobs & Opportunities

Internship, Clerkship or Placement

Fort Worth
Unlock innovation at Lockheed Martin: Interns, join them in shaping the future of aerospace with flexible schedules and endless opportunities.
Applications Close
31st March 2024 (Prosple Estimate Closing Date)
Start Date
1 May 2024 - 31 May 2024

Internship, Clerkship or Placement

Grand Prairie
Engage with Lockheed Martin: where interns pioneer innovation in aerospace and defense, fueling your career trajectory skyward.
Applications Close
31st March 2024 (Prosple Estimate Closing Date)
Start Date
1 May 2024 - 31 May 2024