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Internal Research and Development (IRAD) program is looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented student to join our team as a Project Specialist Intern in support of ongoing research and development projects.

This role provides hands-on experience in project coordination, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration. The successful candidate will work closely with IRAD leads, contributing to real-world deliverables and gaining exposure to defence industry standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for students looking to explore a career in project management in the defence industry.

As a Project Specialist Intern, you will assist in the development, management, and execution of research projects under the guidance of experienced management team and engineers.

Your Primary Responsibilities Will Include

- Assist the IRAD management team in tracking schedules, milestones, and deliverables across cross-functional teams
- Prepare, update, and organize project files, meeting minutes, and internal reports in accordance with standards
- Compile project metrics, track progress, and assist in analyzing key performance indicators to support decision-making
- Communicate with engineering, procurement, and operations teams to gather status updates and ensure alignment with project goals
- Support adherence to internal procedures,



regulatory requirements, and quality standards relevant to defence programs
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements, scope and objectives
- Conduct research and literature reviews to inform future project planning
- Support the preparation of technical reports, presentations, and IRAD proposals
- Assist in the evaluation of emerging technologies and potential research opportunities.

Basic Qualifications

- Must be currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program in Engineering, Business Administration (Project Management focus), or a related technical field
- Robust organizational and time management abilities
- Team-based experience
- Proficient in Microsoft (MS) Office Suite (Excel, Power Point, Word)
- Able to work independently and handle confidential information appropriately
- Able to obtain Control Goods certification.

Desired Skills

- Experience with JIRA, Confluence and SharePoint
- Experience in writing research papers
- Effective communicator in English and French (written and verbal)
- Excellent understanding of project management concepts and principles
- Basic understanding of defence industry practices
- Military Experience (Regular or Reserve Force).

📌 Winter 2027 Co-op - Project Specialist - IRAD Team (Montreal)
🏢 Lockheed Martin
📍 Montreal