National Engineering Month: Meet Megan
March is National Engineering Month, a time to celebrate all of the incredible minds at Lockheed Martin Canada who spend their days innovating and developing new technologies to serve the Canadian Armed Forces.
To get a glimpse into the life of an engineer, we sat down with a few new graduates on the team to hear about the transition from school to the workplace, what their day-to-day looks like, and what’s so special about their job. One of these new graduates is Megan, a Systems Engineer Associate who works in underwater sensors.
As an engineering student at Dalhousie University, Megan first started looking into Lockheed Martin Canada when she was searching for a co-op placement.
“I wasn’t sure what I wanted for my co-op at first, but once I started learning about Lockheed Martin Canada and its values and speaking with the people, I found myself becoming more and more interested in working here. Once I got started in the role, my interest kept growing every single day and it hasn’t stopped.”
Megan completed two co-op terms and went on to join the Rotary and Mission Systems team in a permanent position in May 2024. From the very first day, it was the support and trust she received early on that helped her grow.
“What I loved about the team is that I always felt so supported. I was given responsibility and room to make mistakes, and it definitely accelerated my learning to be able to ask any questions and learn from them.”
Now, it's both the culture and the significance of the project that keep her excited about work every day.
Megan works on a team of less than 10 members, which she says offers the culture of a small, close-knit team, alongside the benefits of a large, well-established company.
Her team supports the underwater sensor systems for the River-class destroyers, the Royal Canadian Navy’s future surface combatant fleet, making each day at work feel that much more impactful.
A support system that made all the difference:
For Megan, something that has made the transition from school to the workforce easier is Lockheed Martin Canada’s New Graduate Program and mentorship initiatives.
“As a young engineer, it’s so important to take advantage of the opportunities all around you. You never know how the people in the room next to you might influence you, or how you might be connected to them in the future. Something like the New Grad Program where you’re connected to people of a similar age and stage of your career is so unique and so valuable.”
This program is offered in offices from coast-to-coast and is designed to support young professionals with career development as well as with social and networking opportunities.
What would be her advice to a new graduate starting out at Lockheed Martin Canada?
“Go all in, and go for the opportunities that you're interested in. Don't be afraid to stick your hand up for anything you want to try. Sometimes it feels a little bit daunting, but the more you put in, the more you’ll get out of it.”
