Job Summary
The UTA Lockheed Martin College Work Experience Program ( CWEP ) which allows undergraduate and graduate students to gain real-world work skills and abilities relevant to their academic and career goals is one of numerous UTA initiatives designed to increase meaningful engagement between the University and the corporate community. It aligns with UTAs Maverick Advantage program which prepares students for careers through experiential hands-on learning opportunities. CWEP is a 2 (consecutive) semester-long program that is open to both undergraduates and graduate students. CWEPs can work up to 25 hours per week during spring and fall semesters and up to 40 hours per week during Spring Summer and Winter Breaks with Supervisor approval Monday Thursday. The CWEP is a paid opportunity for students in which pay is based on class standing (Freshman Sophomores Juniors Seniors Grad Students (Masters-level) and the specific position assigned (technical vs. non-technical). *Please note students will not earn academic credit for participating in the College Work Experience program as this is not a for credit program.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
*This posting is for entrance into CWEP . * Duties and responsibilities will vary based on position provided by Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control ( MFC ) Hiring Managers. Some examples of past positions include: Engineer Billing Test Planning etc.
Required Qualifications
- The following majors will be considered for technical roles: Science Engineering Technology and Mathematics. All other majors should apply for CWEP non-technical roles. - Students must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Person. - Undergraduate and Graduate students must be in good academic standing as per their college requirements - Students must have completed at least one semester at UTA prior to applying for the program. - Be enrolled as a full-time student at UTA for Fall and Spring Semesters. Undergraduate Students 12 hours Graduate Students (masters-level) 9 hours *Any college credits being taken at another institution must be in addition to full-time enrollment at UTA . - Students must agree to background screening and urine drug screening (Students must understand and agree that no person with a positive drug test will be assigned to work at Lockheed Martin facilities). While working in CWEP students are not allowed to hold another employed position without the approval of the CWEP Coordinator. Outside employment will be vetted through UTAs internal system for any potential conflict of interest. - Students are NOT permitted to hold other paid positions on campus while participating in the program. UTA shall consider and approve applicants for the CWEP without regard to legally protected characteristics. Further UTA will consider and approve applicants for CWEP without regard to mental or physical disability as long as the essential functions of the job as identified by LMC can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.
Work Schedule
Must work 12 25 hours per week 9:00am 3:00pm Monday Thursday.