Hardware Engineering Intern, Summer 2026
About The Position
BAE Systems, Inc. is looking for a highly motivated and driven hardware engineering intern to join our summer internship program for 2026. As an Hardware Engineer Technical Intern 3, you will join a team of engineers supporting hardware development opportunities that provide value to our customers and solve real world problems. Your contributions will play a crucial role in ensuring our partner's mission accomplishment and support the defense of our nation. As a team member, your daily tasks may include building - testing - analyzing F-16 and F-2 equipment results, running through and updating test procedures and confirming results, documenting parts and part lists, researching hardware, ordering parts, and communicating with manufacturing, working with different teams such as mechanical and electrical engineering teams. In addition to your program work, during your time as an intern you will be a part of our summer internship program. The program is set up to provide an opportunity for you to network with other interns, build relationships, and have fun! Typical summer internship activities include onsite lunches with leadership, offsite escape rooms or bowling nights, an outing to watch our San Diego Padres play at Petco Park, and a large role in organizing our primary summer fundraiser for a non-profit organization. The intern program is led by one of our engineers who will provide mentoring and coaching throughout the summer. If you are looking for a challenge and are seeking a rewarding experience with the opportunity to make a difference, please consider joining out highly praised internship program for the summer of 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.
Requirements
- Transitioning into Junior or Senior year during the Summer of 2026
- Majoring in one of the following programs: Electrical Engineering
Nice To Haves
- Someone who enjoys hands on work with electronics not just theoretical.
- Experience with (or desire to learn): Phase Noise Analyzer (PNA), Spectrum Analyzer, RF Signal Generator, Power Meter, Oscilloscope, Power Supplies, etc
- Communication skills... they will be taking direction and doing work for Engineers in the group.
- Detail oriented as they will be analyzing data and reviewing schematics.
- A willingness to reach out to people, self-motivated.
Responsibilities
- building - testing - analyzing F-16 and F-2 equipment results
- running through and updating test procedures and confirming results
- documenting parts and part lists
- researching hardware
- ordering parts
- communicating with manufacturing
- working with different teams such as mechanical and electrical engineering teams
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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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Industry
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
