Systems Engineer Intern (Integration Focus), Summer 2026

Job Description:

Job Description
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.

The Opportunity
BAE Systems is seeking a full-time Systems Engineering Intern to support system integration activities with our Systems Engineering team as we develop and execute subsystem-to-subsystem integration processes to support the US/UK TRIDENT Submarine Strategic Weapon System (SWS) program. The ideal candidate would be self-motivated, good at planning, and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

This position is responsible for working closely with numerous engineering teams supporting the U.S. Navy’s Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) office, specifically performing the following functions:

Learning integration strategy and approach
Supporting integration assessments of subsystem interfaces
Supporting the integration team in maintaining the integration traceability matrix
Attending meetings with community IPTs / Working Groups / Communities of Practice
Supporting Systems Engineering technical reviews

Who You Are

You are driven by mission
You love learning how to use and administer new tools and technologies
You enjoy working with people and collaborating across teams
You have a high degree of personal drive, initiative, and the ability to drive change
You are able to explain complex subjects concisely in person and in email
You love finding new and creative ways to solve problems
You constantly ask questions and love learning
You are always anticipating your customer’s needs and working to exceed their expectations
You live for details
You are willing to put in the time and effort it takes to get the job done
You are always looking for ways to do things better and faster
You are constantly updating your to-do list and planning ahead
You are more interested in getting the job done right than who gets credit
You are a good judge of how long projects take to complete, and always alert others if things get off track

Job Requirements:

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Enrolled student at an accredited 4-year college / university having completed a minimum of two years (Sophomore) towards a Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other Scientific degree with suitable engineering content, or have completed a four year college degree within the past 12 months
Basic knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of a relevant field of specialization
Ability to work well with cross-functional teams
Demonstrated self-starter with organizational, planning, and follow-up skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and ability to work effectively with others
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Word, etc.)

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Experience with DOORS, MATLAB, CREO, and/or MagicDraw
Familiarity with:
- SysML
- System Integration Strategies
- Systems Engineering Philosophy

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $48620 - $67640

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 #: 117621BR

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

Rockville, Maryland, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

BAE Systems

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