Systems Engineering Intern II, Summer 2026

Internship Opportunity at BAE Systems

At BAE Systems, you'll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry's most difficult problems. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our missions: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us®" and "We Innovate For Those Who Move The WorldTM."

We are seeking candidates who will be completing their sophomore year prior to starting this full-time internship in summer 2026 to join our ES Defense Systems Engineering team here at BAE Systems, Inc. In this exciting role, you will work side-by-side with experienced engineers and senior engineering staff. In this position, you will also 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. This internship will be located on-site at one of our BAE System's sites in southern New Hampshire including Nashua, Hudson, Manchester, and Merrimack. The internship is a paid internship, and has a work schedule that includes every other Friday off.

Candidates will gain experience in:

• Designing, developing and testing solutions utilizing Agile methodologies and sound systems engineering principles while conforming to existing development strategies and processes
• Utilizing established systems engineering tools and assisting in other engineering activities such as integration testing, algorithm & data analysis, software troubleshooting, and preparing documentation in accordance with established procedures
• Working with other engineering disciplines such as hardware and software teams

Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program for EE (Electrical Engineering), ECS (Electrical and Computer Science), ME (Mechanical Engineering), SW (Software Engineering) or a related field, and will complete your sophomore year prior to summer 2026
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
• Must be eligible for a US DoD security clearance

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Security clearance (secret or higher)

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $44660 - $62088

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.