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Space Fundamentals Training Program

Dear Candidate,

We are excited to offer you an exceptional opportunity to be a part of continuing to build the

thriving KSA space industry through an undergraduate training program sponsored by

Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company (LMSSC). This program offers participants the

opportunity to gain a foundational space education, work directly with world class engineers,

and participate in tours and shadowing activities at facilities that are the bedrock of the US

space program. In addition to academic work, students will be mentored so they are able to

develop their leadership, communication, organization and management qualities.

This program is a continuation of the 2015 Space Fundamentals training pilot program

sponsored by Lockheed Martin. A training video for this program can be found here.

The 2016 course is made up of four main elements:

Part I: Online curriculum and program launch, 20 June-22 July (remote

participation); this portion will be self-guided with personal mentors answering specific

questions.

Part II: In-person Instruction: Space Systems Company, 25 July-5 August (Denver,

CO); in-person classroom training, mentoring, shadowing, and immersive experiences at

Lockheed Martin facilities, along with the Denver Museum of Nature & Science and

Space Foundation; this portion will also include networking events and professional

development seminars; WorldDenver will support all off-campus logistics, including

culturally appropriate home-stay housing, transportation, and most meals; students who

successfully finish this program will also be presented with a certificate of completion

during this time.

Part III: Inside the Beltway, 8-12 August (Washington, DC); students will spend one-

week in Washington D.C. developing their networking skills, visiting various LM

stakeholders, and other cultural and space-related facilities.

Part IV: Practicum, Part I – course completion (remote); students will gain hands-on

learning through all parts and apply it to an individual research initiative to be presented

in some fashion during World Space Week (4-10 October)

Costs. Costs associated with in-person participation (including domestic airfare, lodging, and most meals) will be covered by Lockheed Martin; all international airfare and other personal travel costs will be borne by the participant. Application Process. To be considered, all candidates must provide:

Enclosed Application and Candidate Information Forms

Resume or CV

Statement of interest written by the candidate

Two letters of recommendation

Proof of F-1 visa status

Copy of valid passport. These materials must be returned to ccd-resume@sacm.org no later than 26 May 2016. Candidates will be notified in or around the first week of June with final notification of status.

LOCKHEED MARTIN PROPRIETARY INFORMATION

2016 Space Fundamentals

Training Program

Student Fellow Program

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2015 Program Success - View video here

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SFTP Summary• Partners:

– Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company partnering with 10 country

Space Agencies to source and select international engineering students to

participate in a five month Space Fundamentals Training Program.

– In addition, students will have access to multiple partner organizations and

leaders in the space industry.

• Classroom Instruction:

– Content will be delivered via an online platform in advance of the students’

on-campus engagement, allowing them to maximize their time with mentors

onsite in Denver and Washington, DC.

– Students will receive instruction and mentoring from some of Space

Systems Company’s brightest engineers in both civil and commercial space.

– Professional development will be key in developing a well rounded SFTP

graduate so they are work force ready.

• Alumni & Mentors:

– Students will remain engaged with SFTP alumni and mentors well beyond

the program.

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Partner Organizations

• Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company

• Lockheed Martin International

• Center for Innovation & Security Solutions – Abu Dhabi, UAE

• Space Generation Advisory Council – Vienna, Austria

• Young Professionals in Foreign Policy – Washington D.C.

• International Space Agencies & Universities

– Recruitment & Applicant Selection

– Student fellow engagement

• WorldDenver

– All off-campus logistics, excursions

and cultural support

• Space Foundation

– Workshop training, immersive

experiences, lectures

• Denver Museum of Nature & Science

– Workshop training, immersive

experiences, lectures

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SFTP ScopePart I: Online curriculum and program launch June 20 – July 15

– Online welcome and launch of SFTP

– Students will engage in online curriculum developed by Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company

and industry experts.

– Students will have set milestones each week to complete prior to entering Phase II

Part II: Instruction July 25 – August 5

– Students will spend two-weeks in Denver, CO focusing on space education and professional

development at the Space Foundation, the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, and Lockheed

Martin Space Systems Company.

Part III: Inside the Beltway August 8 – August 12

– Students will spend one-week in Washington D.C. developing their networking skills and visiting

various LM stakeholders.

Part IV: Practicum (the practicum begins in phase I and ends October 10)

– Students will get hands-on learning, using existing Lockheed Martin tools and partners. Students will

work on three projects in addition to their instruction.

• HelpNow App

• Student Training

• In-Country Engagement

• World Space Week

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Program Alumni

Anfal Abdulrahman,

Graduation: May 2016

Expected employer: Yahsat

Goal: to be the first Emirati

woman to go to Mars;

featured by MAH in speech at

Global Aerospace Summit

Abdulla Almarar

Engineer, UAE

Space Agency Faisal Baawad,

Engineer, KACST

Attitude Determination

& Control Systems

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SFTP Student Profile

Application Requirements:

• International, US-based students with a valid F-1 visa that is active throughout the

program for F-1 OPT status through the institution’s Designated School Official.

• Must be an undergraduate second or third year student in good standing, currently

attending an accredited US University or College maintaining a 3.0 Grade Point Average.

• Proficient in English oral and written communication and presentation skills.

• Student must have completed their first year in college and majoring in Engineering-

related fields.

• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

• Student must be able to complete the entire duration of the program without missing

more than two consecutive business days.

• Student must be able to pass all Lockheed Martin security screening and background

checks prior to beginning the program.

We are seeking students who are motivated, flexible, and high-performers – future

leaders both in their university environment and back in their home countries.

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Application Requirements. Applicants must meet the following criteria:

Must be an undergraduate second or third year student in good standing, currently attending an accredited US University or College maintaining a 3.0 in the subject matter referenced in part (4) of this list.

Must be at least 18 years of age.

Proficient in English oral and written communication and presentation skills.

Must have a valid F-1 visa status throughout the program for F-1 OPT status through the academic institution’s Designated School Official (DSO) or International Student Services Office.

Student must have completed their first year in college and majoring in Engineering-related fields with an emphasis in any one of the following: aerospace, aeronautical, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical or software engineering or development and testing, advanced materials, nanotechnology, solar and space physics, energy sciences, computer science, thermal and energy sciences.

High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Student must be able to complete the entire duration of the program without missing more than two consecutive business days; however, illness, medical, religious and family issues are exempted from this requirement.

Student must be able to pass all Lockheed Martin security screening and background checks prior to beginning the program. If the student is unable to pass any one screening, Lockheed Martin can repudiate the candidate.

All applicants must submit the following for candidate pre-approval and security screenings: application form, candidate information form, resume or CV, statement of interest written by the candidate, two letters of recommendation, proof of F-1 visa status, copy of valid passport.

Upon admission to the program, students must sign a code of conduct, liability release, non-disclosure agreement (NDA), and appearance release agreement (authorizing use of names, photos, etc…), along with any additional paperwork as required by Lockheed Martin and partner organizations.

Applications of students who do not meet all the above requirements will not be considered.

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Application Form

Lockheed Martin Space Fundamentals Training Program - 2016

Name:

Nationality:

Date of Birth:

Email:

Telephone No:

National ID No:

University Name:

University Current Year:

Student Number:

Major:

Current GPA:

IELTS and/or TOEFL Score

Personal Statement: Please say why you think you should be awarded a place on this program in no more than 200 words.

The following supporting documents must be provided:

Passport main page Photograph, head and shoulders

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CANDIDATE INFORMATION FORM LOCKHEED MARTIN SPACE FUNDEMENTALS

TRAINING PROGRAM – 2016

Upon admission to the program, trainees must also sign a code of conduct, liability release, non-disclosure agreement (NDA), and appearance release agreement (authorizing use of names, photos,

etc…), along with any additional paperwork as required.

Applicant Name:

F1 Visa Information:

Home Address:

Temporary Address:

Email:

Telephone No:

Second Telephone No:

Date of Birth:

Place of Birth (City, State):

Citizenship:

Passport No:

Graduation Date (Expected):

University

Are any of your close family members or business associates (e.g., partners, consultants, advisors, or agents) any of the following:

An officer, employee, or shareholder of a governmental entity;

An officer, employee, or shareholder of a government-owned (in whole or in part) enterprise and/or enterprise that performs a governmental function, or of a public international organization (e.g., the United Nations or the World Bank), at any level (e.g., national, state, provincial, or local);

An elected or appointed government official, a political leader, a current candidate for office, or a member of any ruling family?

Yes or No. If the answer is yes to any of the above, please provide details, including the date, location, position, and relationship. I hereby authorize Lockheed Martin or any person or entity acting for it in connection with the 2016 Space Fundamentals Training Program to conduct such review or investigation of my background as Lockheed Martin may determine from time to time. I certify that all of the information stated above and provided by me in connection with the 2016 Space Fundamentals Training Program is true

Applicant Signature: _________________________________ Date: ________________________