Chemical Engineering Co-Op, Summer 2026 thru Spring 2027

Job Description:

Job Description
How does it feel to work on a team driven to make a big impact? Empowering. We believe your career should always be growing. And thats exactly what it will do at BAE Systems. Youll hit the ground running with a company truly committed to your growth as you enjoy a special camaraderie on a team dedicated to protecting what really matters. Build your future at BAE Systems.

In this position, you will participate in BAE Systems nationwide LEAP Internship & Co-op Program, where you will Learn, Engage, Apply, and Progress within the company. The LEAP Program will provide you with the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals on impactful projects, engage in career development opportunities, and network with our business leaders and the other students in the program.

BAE Systems, one of the worlds leading defense contractors and a stable Fortune 500 Company, is hiring a Chemical Engineering Co-Op Student for our Engineering Department at the Holston Army Ammunition Plant in Kingsport, TN. In this position, you will be supporting the Ordnance Systems (OSI) Business at our Kingsport, TN facility. This position will be full time (40 hours / week) onsite at our Kingsport facility beginning in May 2026 - April 2027. Relocation may be offered, but housing is not provided.

As a Chemical Engineering Co-op, you will:

Participate in a twelve-month assignment beginning May 2026 that will focus in Design / Project Engineering
Work with experienced engineers in designing new processes, overseeing construction, and assisting with startup and commissioning tasks
Be involved with common engineering deliverables such as Process Flow Diagrams, Heat & Material Balances, Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams, Equipment Specifications, Interlock Narratives, Pressure Relief Calculations, etc...
-Participate in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA)

Job Requirements:

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Must be a US Person due to the nature of our business
Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program at a University with an ABET accredited Chemical Engineering Program seeking a degree in Chemical Engineering or related field
Completed at least 4 semesters of college engineering coursework
Basic knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of a relevant field of chemical engineering
Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Experience with MS Office applications: Outlook, Work, Excel, & PowerPoint

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Completion of the first semester of junior or senior year at the time of start of co-op term
Experience in ChemCAD or Aspen
Background in Process Safety

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $36540 - $49320

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.

Job Ident #: 118039BR

Company Details

BAE Systems

1601 Research Blvd
Rockville, Maryland 20850 USA
www.baesystems.jobs

BAE Systems is a premier global defense and security company with approximately 100,000 employees delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions...

Benefits:
Competitive

Supported Manufacturers:
Various

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Job Info

Location

Kingsport, Tennessee, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

BAE Systems

1601 Research Blvd
Rockville, Maryland 20850 USA
www.baesystems.jobs