HR Talent Acquisition Intern

Description:

By bringing together people that use their passion for purposeful innovation, at Lockheed Martin we keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel development and boost agility.

Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. At Lockheed Martin, we place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering innovation, integrity, and exemplifying the epitome of corporate responsibility. Your Mission is Ours.

Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems is seeking a Summer 2026 HR Talent Acquisition Intern.

About the Role

Lockheed Martin's Talent Acquisition team is looking for a highly motivated summer intern to help us attract, assess, and secure top technical and professional talent for our Rotary and Mission Systems business. This is a "hands on" internship- you'll be an active contributor to real recruiting projects, work side by side with seasoned recruiters and sourcers, and gain exposure to the full talent acquisition lifecycle in a mission critical industry.

What You'll Do

Recruitment Support & Operational Excellence

* Support onboarding and recruitment actions for new hires.

* Prepare candidates for a smooth first day experience, including support related to travel, security clearances, and orientation logistics.

* Conduct resume reviews and document outcomes.

* Partner closely with talent acquisition team and hiring managers to ensure a positive candidate experience.

* Maintain clear, professional communication with candidates throughout the process, ensuring a positive experience.

* Assist in the seamless replacement of the existing applicant tracking system with a new platform, supporting the cutover and post implementation support.

Sourcing & Research

* Learn and apply Boolean search techniques to uncover passive talent.

* Build and nurture talent pipelines for critical engineering, cyber security, program management, and corporate roles.

* Perform market trend research, competitive intelligence, and talent mapping for emerging skill sets.

* Leverage generative AI tools and innovative, agile workflows to source, assess, and engage candidates, while experimenting with new collaboration methods and automation solutions.

Learning & Development

* Attend training on interview best practices, candidate assessment, and Lockheed Martin's HR technology stack (ATS, Linked In Recruiter, internal LM HR portal).

* Shadow sourcers during candidate interviews and hiring manager intake meetings.

* Join intern cohort activities, networking events, and mentorship sessions with senior HR leaders.

What You'll Gain

* Mentorship:
Mentorship, regular feedback, and exposure to senior Talent Acquisition leaders.

* Professional Network:
Connections across HR, engineering, program management, and corporate functions.

* Skill Development:
Training in sourcing strategies, interview techniques, ATS/HRIS administration, and recruitment analytics.

* Career Insight:
Broad view of Lockheed Martin's HR ecosystem and potential career paths within the company.

* Competitive Compensation:
Hourly rate or stipend in line with market standards for summer internships.

* Future Opportunities:
High performing interns may be considered for full time roles after graduation.

Must be a US Citizen.

Basic Qualifications:

* Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Communications, or a related field.

Core Skills & Attributes

* Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to interact professionally with diverse stakeholders.

* Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.

* Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

* Comfortable learning new technology platforms quickly.

* Demonstrated interest in talent acquisition, recruiting, or HR.

* High degree of discretion when handling confidential information.

* Team oriented mindset with a…