Systems Engineer Intern (integration Focus), Summer 2026

Leap Internship & Co-op Program

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

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.

About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security:

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels. This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.