Systems Engineering Intern (Weapons Systems Programs) - Summer 2026
About The Position
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 that’s exactly what it will do at BAE Systems. You'll 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 PROPRIETARY © BAE Systems This Internship is for May - August 2026, but earlier start dates may be accommodated. In this position, you will be supporting the Combat Mission Systems (CMS) Business, Minneapolis, MN site. Relocation will NOT be offered and housing is not provided. BAE Systems is a leader in the defense industry, and currently has a need for Systems Engineering interns. Systems Engineering Interns work in multi-disciplinary team environment performing systems engineering tasks on weapons systems development programs.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's Degree program pursing a degree in Systems Engineering or other closely related field of study (i.e. Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering) NON-IT RELATED
- Demonstrated ability to work in multi-disciplinary team environment
- Systems thinking skills (i.e., ability to work at detailed level but understand system level implications)
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to write technical reports and presentations
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Nice To Haves
- Completed junior year of Bachelor’s Degree program at the time of the summer internship
- Currently enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, or other closely related field of study
- Detailed cover letter is a plus
- Demonstrated leadership experience in multi-disciplinary team environment
- Previous internship with defense or automotive industry
- Experience with military vehicle or weapons systems is preferred
- Model based systems engineering experience, such as UML, SysML, Rational Harmony, Object-Oriented Systems Engineering Method (OOSEM)
- Database experience such as DOORS, Microsoft Access
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with other program engineers to create, maintain, and modify system models and databases
- Support trade studies to drive balanced design solutions and select from component alternatives
- Determine where opportunities exist to improve the system design and recommend changes to the design based on analysis performed
- Support technical specification development, at component, subsystem, and system levels, by analyzing and interpreting product performance specifications to ensure appropriate requirement flow down, allocation, and traceability
Benefits
- 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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