NonTechnical Intern 4

BAE Systems • Nashua, NH

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role is a paid Academic internship within the ES Legal function for the Fall semester 2026. The internship is conducted in a hybrid format, with the employee splitting their time between a BAE Systems site and working remotely. The on-site locations include: 65 Spit Brook Dr, Nashua, NH; 301 Fairfax Dr, #800, Arlington, VA 22203; 10920 Technology Pl, San Diego, CA 92127; 1301 North Street, Endicott, NY 13760; and 825 E. Howard Lane, Austin, TX 78753. Applicants must reside within a reasonable daily commute of our offices and be willing to work on-site 2-3 days per week. Applicants must be patent bar eligible and U.S. Persons. The internship offers broad exposure to in-house IP work product designed to help transition the intern into a successful IP career. This fast-paced, dynamic role requires motivated self-starters who can work autonomously while collaborating closely with – and receiving support from – the entire IP Team. The internship may also require work relating to corporate law matters. Interns will be responsible for assignments involving all aspects of the department’s responsibilities.

Requirements

• Applicants must be patent bar eligible
• Applicants must be U.S. Persons
• Completed at least second year of law school
• Ability to analyze, write memos and perform research on legal topics
• Understand Intellectual Property basics and understanding of patent preparation and prosecution
• Knowledge and experience with Patent Preparation and Prosecution
• Proactive, self-motivated, and results oriented
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Excellent organization skills
• Ability to comfortably interact with others as well as all levels of management

Nice To Haves

• Applicants who have completed classes or comparable training in Patent Law and Patent Prosecution
• Undergraduate degrees in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science/software and aerospace/aeronautical engineering are preferred
• Patent Bar
• Prior law firm experience
• Completion of advanced courses in Intellectual Property

Responsibilities

• Preparing office action responses and appeals
• Drafting patent applications
• Reviewing patent application drafts
• Handling IDS preparation
• Conducting IP searches (including patent and trademark searches)
• Researching IP questions
• Providing litigation/M&A support
• Assisting with other activities assigned by the IP Team
• Analyzing and drafting various legal documents, including review of government and commercial contracts, NDAs and licenses
• Conducting legal research and preparing legal memos and correspondence
• Responding to discovery requests and subpoenas
• Assisting the department attorneys with general matters
• Assisting the IP Department with patent and trademark matters
• Assisting the Ethics Office with general and compliance matters

Benefits

• health, dental, and vision insurance
• health savings accounts
• a 401(k) savings plan
• disability coverage
• life and accident insurance
• employee assistance program
• legal plan
• discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• paid parental leave
• military leave
• bereavement leave
• any applicable federal and state sick leave
• company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards
• medical benefits (for temporary employees working 20+ hours per week)
• business travel accident insurance (for temporary employees working 20+ hours per week)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern