Chemical Engineering Co-Op (May 2027-April 2028)
About The Position
BAE Systems is hiring a Chemical Engineering Co-Op Student for the Engineering Department at the Holston Army Ammunition Plant in Kingsport, Tennessee. The co-op supports the Ordnance Systems (OSI) business and is part of the company’s nationwide LEAP Internship & Co-op Program, which offers opportunities to learn, engage, apply skills, progress, work alongside experienced professionals, participate in career development, and network with business leaders and other students. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week, onsite role running from May 2027 through April 2028. The twelve-month assignment focuses on Design / Project Engineering. Relocation may be offered; housing is not provided. Temporary employees are generally not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but may elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.
Requirements
- Must be a US Person due to the nature of the business.
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program at a university with an ABET-accredited Chemical Engineering program, seeking a degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field.
- Completed at least four semesters of college engineering coursework.
- Basic knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures in a relevant field of chemical engineering.
- Strong verbal and written interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of the first semester of junior or senior year by the start of the co-op term.
- Experience with ChemCAD or Aspen.
- Background in Process Safety.
Responsibilities
- Support Design / Project Engineering during a twelve-month assignment.
- Work with experienced engineers to design new processes.
- Oversee construction and assist with startup and commissioning tasks.
- Contribute to engineering deliverables, including Process Flow Diagrams, Heat & Material Balances, Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams, Equipment Specifications, Interlock Narratives, and Pressure Relief Calculations.
- Participate in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA).
Benefits
- Relocation may be offered; housing is not provided.
- Temporary employees may elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan.
- Temporary employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
