Combat Vehicles Electrical Engineering Kettering Co-Op-April 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. BAE Systems is tasked with designing and implementing new product and technology to Combat Mission Systems (CMS) program. In this position, you will be supporting the Combat Mission Systems (CMS) Business at our Sterling Heights, MI facility. Relocation will not be offered, and housing is not provided. Electrical Engineer Co-Ops who support Combat Vehicle Programs at BAE Systems will typically be assigned to support areas and components within Electrical Engineering such as: electrical power generation, distribution, and storage, cabling, C4ISR (Command, Control, Computer, Communications, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance), vehicle displays, vehicle databusses (CANBus, Ethernet), transducers or other sensors, actuators or motors, or lighting. Co-Op is for A-Section, April-June. This job is posted for all candidates for a full-time assignment (40 hours / week). As an Electrical Engineering Co-op, you will work closely with electrical engineering staff or electrical designers to support one or more aspects of the Combat Vehicle design/build process. Your responsibilities may include: Design and Development: + Generating or updating engineering drawings, specifications, or other related documentation + Performing checkout or verification activities on prototype or production hardware + Performing research for engineering trade studies + Identifying alternate parts due to production issues or obsolescence Engineering Support: + Assisting with administrative tasks associated with the engineering drawing release process + Developing engineering data analysis tools (such as databases, spreadsheets, etc.) to assist with design related tasks Combat Vehicle Support: + Supporting design or providing engineering support to production for armored combat vehicles such as: - Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) - Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) - Bradley Fighting Vehicle (BFV) - M88A2/M88A3 Recovery Vehicle - M109A7/M992A3 PIM Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH) - Other BAE Systems P&S Combat Vehicles programs
Requirements
- Currently enrolled at Kettering University pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, or related field
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with others
- Good organizational, planning and follow-up skills
- Proficient with PC and MS Office Suite
Nice To Haves
- Completed a minimum of two years of college
- Interested in a career in the defense industry
- Experience with EE lab equipment (Oscilloscopes, power supplies, multi-meters, power analyzers, etc...)
- Interests in working with multidisciplinary team
Responsibilities
- Generating or updating engineering drawings, specifications, or other related documentation
- Performing checkout or verification activities on prototype or production hardware
- Performing research for engineering trade studies
- Identifying alternate parts due to production issues or obsolescence
- Assisting with administrative tasks associated with the engineering drawing release process
- Developing engineering data analysis tools (such as databases, spreadsheets, etc.) to assist with design related tasks
- Supporting design or providing engineering support to production for armored combat vehicles such as: - Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) - Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) - Bradley Fighting Vehicle (BFV) - M88A2/M88A3 Recovery Vehicle - M109A7/M992A3 PIM Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH) - Other BAE Systems P&S Combat Vehicles programs
Benefits
- 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
