System Engineering Intern

Standard Job Description

As a Systems Engineer you will be working on mission critical software for the control and analytics of uncrewed vehicles and systems. 

Lockheed Martin Skunk Works Canada software is deployed globally in Small (SUAS), Medium (Shadow RQ-7), Large (Grey Eagle MQ-1C), and high altitude pseudo satellite (HAPS) systems as well as surface vehicles and target systems.

As part of the Skunk Works team, you'll have the opportunity to work on cutting edge next generation ground control system platforms as well as computer vision and AI applications in the air and on the ground.

We're looking for a systems engineering intern to play a critical role in engineering mission critical software for uncrewed vehicles. Primarily, system engineers support the development of these systems by developing the requirements, creating the system design, integrating completed components and testing against the original requirements. You will work tightly with  developers to form a cohesive, cross functional team capable of bringing products from mission scenarios to a tested, polished, final product.

Job Summary / Key Responsibilities:

• Assists in performing technical planning, system integration, verification and validation for total systems.
• Helps to capture the customer or product requirements for total systems and assists in defining the requirements that apply to Skunk Works Canada development.
• Defines and executes tests necessary to demonstrate compliance with the defined set of requirements
• Assists in integration of multiple components and systems for testing purposes

Duties may also include:

• Opportunities to travel for on-site integration, training, flight trials
• Opportunities to participate in local (Calgary area) LM CDL flight testing operations
• Voluntary participation on LM CDL’s social committee

Basic Qualifications

Educational Credentials

This is a 16-month internship position available engineering students who have completed their third year. This position will be of interest to students who are in:

• Computer Engineering;
• Geomatic Engineering;
• Avionics Engineering;
• Mechanical Engineering;
• Electrical Engineering (with a Computer Minor program).

Experience, Skills and Talents

• Ability to work within a dynamic and fast paced team.
• Enjoys working in a collaborative team environment
• Continually learn and improve based on focused feedback.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Eligible for Canadian Controlled Goods clearance.

Desired Skills

Desired Skills:

While not required to apply for this position, the following skills and experience align with Lockheed Martin Skunk Works' core business competencies and our future growth areas:  

• Experience performing Systems Engineering activities associated with Model Based applications.
• Ability to present and communicate systems analyses and proposal in a professional manner for executive and customer review.
• Some familiarity with agile software development process and test driven software development