How to Work for Lockheed Martin

In 1995, Lockheed Corporation merged with Martin Marietta to form Lockheed Martin, one of the world's leading manufacturers of aerospace and advanced technology products. With a large portion of its workforce set to retire in the coming years, now is an excellent time to start looking for work with Lockheed Martin.

Things You'll Need

• College degree (recommended)
• Professional engineering credentials (required for engineering positions)

Instructions

1. Keep in mind that Lockheed Martin is a multinational corporation. The company has operations based in 457 U.S. cities, as well as 56 other nations and territories worldwide. With Lockheed Martin, you can work from just about anywhere.

2. Check regularly with your college's career services division to learn about any campus recruiting opportunities Lockheed Martin is making available. The company regularly sets up shop on campuses across the U.S., where college students can learn more about the company, apply for jobs and connect with summer employment and internships.

3. Remember that it takes more than scientists to run the show, even if Lockheed Martin's principal business is technology. While there are many opportunities available for engineers, computer programmers and IT professionals, business majors, liberal arts majors and non-technical majors all have career paths open to them. Visit the Lockheed Martin careers website to learn more (see Resources below).

4. Apply directly to work at Lockheed Martin through its careers website if you are an experienced professional looking for a new opportunity with a stable company recognized as a world leader in its field. The searchable job database lists current opportunities.

5. Check into Lockheed Martin's "transitioning military" opportunities if you're leaving the armed forces for a civilian career. The company has a specially designed program in place for transitioning military personnel, and regularly hosts military job fairs to recruit new workers. Some military occupations that translate well to the work Lockheed Martin does include weapon systems instructors, aircraft pilots, mechanics and technicians, as well as intelligence analysts, among others.

Tips & Warnings

• You can submit your resume to Lockheed Martin directly through its job website, even if a position matching your qualifications is not currently available. This way, you'll automatically be considered for any positions that open up in the future.

• Through its website, you can also track recruiting events being held by Lockheed Martin (see Resources below).

Resources

• Lockheed Martin's careers website
• Lockheed Martin career recruiting events