Program Quality Engineering Intern III (Summer 2027), Diego, CA
About The Position
The Program Quality Engineering Intern will help implement tools and processes to ensure products and services meet quality standards for reliability, usability, and performance. The role supports software development and hardware production programs and works with Program Quality staff, Operations, and Engineering. The intern will apply analytical problem-solving skills to quality-related issues, communicate requirements and expectations, report progress, and present findings. The position is part of BAE Systems’ nationwide LEAP Internship & Co-op Program (Learn, Engage, Apply, and Progress). Participants work alongside experienced professionals on impactful projects and have opportunities for career development and networking with business leaders and other students. The intern will also take part in sector-wide activities and develop an understanding of BAE Systems’ Quality Management System. The listed full-time salary range is $49,592–$68,993. Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, though they 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
- Transitioning into junior or senior year during Summer 2027, or pursuing a graduate degree in a technical field.
- Technical fields may include Systems Engineering, Software/Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Hardware/Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Management, Mathematics, Physics, Economics, Information Systems, or Quality Management.
- Self-starting problem solver with analytical skills to find innovative solutions to quality-related issues.
- Strong communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Agile Development.
- Exposure to ISO 9001, CMMI, or AS9100.
- Outstanding communication skills.
- Demonstrated teamwork and leadership experience.
- Capacity and motivation for hard work.
- Experience in the defense electronics industry.
- Familiarity with Lean and Six Sigma practices.
- Knowledge of Quality Management Systems.
- Relevant quality certifications.
- Technical internships or co-ops.
- Department of Defense Security Clearance.
Responsibilities
- Support software development and hardware production programs.
- Apply lean strategies to existing processes.
- Provide overall support to Program Quality staff on items highly visible to Leadership.
- Understand Quality standards and procedures.
- Participate and interact with other interns in sector-wide activities.
- Develop an understanding of BAE Systems’ Quality Management System.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations and Engineering.
- Communicate requirements and expectations, make progress reports, and present findings.
Benefits
- 401(k) savings plan participation may be elected by eligible temporary employees.
- Medical benefits for temporary employees working 20 or more hours per week.
- Employee assistance program for temporary employees working 20 or more hours per week.
- Business travel accident insurance for temporary employees working 20 or more hours per week.
- Career development opportunities through the LEAP program.
- Networking opportunities with business leaders and other students.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
