Space Exploration Internships

Requisition Number

17271BR

Vacancy Type

Intern/Co-Op

Discipline

Engineering

About the Role

Lockheed Martin is looking for ambitious and hardworking interns to work on a number of exciting projects at our Center for Innovation and Security Solutions in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi.

The intern will report to the manager of the Lockheed Martin Center for Innovation & Security Solutions but will also take tasking directions from Lockheed Martin mentors. The Space Exploration Project includes roles within Space Exploration and Systems Engineering.

The internship session is anticipated to start in October 2025 and will run for 8-11 weeks, which can be extended based on performance.

Required skills, qualifications and experience

All candidates:

For UAE national applicants: open to all universities.

For resident applicants: must be enrolled in a University in the UAE.

GPA Higher than or equal to 3.0. (open to all STEM degrees (engineering), business, IT…).

IELTS score of 6.0 and above. (and/or other equivalent tests).

Excellent in using Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, etc.) platform.

Please see below for further detail on required skills, qualifications and experience for specific roles with the programme:

Space Exploration

Familiar with space design concepts and space dynamics.

Experience with robotic and autonomous systems.

Experience with programming in Python/MATLAB.

Familiar with modern design tools and software’s such as CAD, Solidworks, Inventor, Creo, etc.

Familiar with different concepts such as kinematics, dynamics, structural analysis, electrical systems and related concepts.

Good research fundamentals.

Systems Engineering

Design, implement, and execute test suites, conforming to testing and documentation standards.

Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, including system architecture, design, and integration.

Familiarity with the operating systems.

Product development life cycle.

Ability to analyze system requirements, performance metrics, and constraints to optimize system functionality.

Excellent understanding of project management principles to assist in planning and executing tasks within deadlines.

Analytical model development using MATLAB.

Familiar with GUI tools such as JavaFX, Java Swing, JavaScript, AngularJS Framework.

Employee Type

Casual

Hours Per Week

40

Working Schedule

Standard Hours

Clearance Required for Role

EMEA Verification Check

Graduate, Intern or Apprentice Vacancy?

Yes

Business Environment

Lockheed Martin’s International Corporate and Enterprise Business Services (EBS) units, consists of Business Development, IT Services, Payroll, ESH, HR and Finance functions that support the business across the whole of the EMEA region. With employees located throughout the UK, Europe and Middle East, LM Corporate and EBS provide EMEA wide support to all the LM International business areas.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lockheed Martin recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief. Discrimination on any of these grounds is expressly forbidden. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Job Expires

14/07/2026