Systems Engineer Intern (verification Focus), Summer 2026

Systems Engineer Intern (Verification Focus), Summer 2026

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 is seeking a full-time Systems Engineering Intern to support verification activities with our Systems Engineering team as it incorporates Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and methodologies 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 verification strategy and approach
• Supporting verification reviews of system requirements
• Supporting and maintaining a Requirements Traceability and Verification Matrix (RVTM)
• Attending meetings with community IPTs / Working Groups / Communities of Practice
• Supporting Systems Engineering technical reviews

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/university 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
• Experience modeling systems
• Familiarity with:
• SysML
• System requirement statement patterns
• System requirement verification strategies and methodologies
• Agile methodology

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.

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