Quality Assurance Intern - Summer 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. As an intern you will participate in our nationwide Internship & Co-Op Program, LEAP, where you will have the opportunity to Learn, Engage, Apply, and Progress within the company. You will also have access to additional benefits such as, networking with BAE Systems employees and other students, participating in exciting real world projects, joining exclusive informational sessions with senior leaders, and expanding mentorship opportunities and career development. In this position, you will be supporting the Combat Mission Systems (CMS) Business at our York, PA facility. This position will be onsite. Relocation will be offered, but housing is not provided. The role will require work in a production environment, required PPE will be provided (Steel toed boots, safety glasses etc.). As a Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) Intern, you will: Assist SQA with development of Receiving Inspection plans Review technical drawings and identify key characteristics that need to be included into the inspection plans for verification and acceptance of product received from our suppliers. Once characteristics have been defined data will be imported into a QA database (TIPQA) where additional attributes will be identified and finalized.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's Degree program pursuing a degree in Quality Assurance, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Tech (MET) or related fields
- Ability to read technical drawing/blue prints, understanding of Geometric Dimensions and Tolerances, and weld symbols
- Knowledge of Quality, Inspection fundamentals
- Proficient in use of computers, especially Microsoft Office
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Written & Verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment as well as work independently or remotely as needed
Nice To Haves
- Undergraduate courses in mathematics, systems management, measurements and business management are ideal
- Junior or Senior status
- Quick learning abilities for BAE Systems related software and databases
Responsibilities
- Assist SQA with development of Receiving Inspection plans
- Review technical drawings and identify key characteristics that need to be included into the inspection plans for verification and acceptance of product received from our suppliers.
- Once characteristics have been defined data will be imported into a QA database (TIPQA) where additional attributes will be identified and finalized.
Benefits
- networking with BAE Systems employees and other students
- participating in exciting real world projects
- joining exclusive informational sessions with senior leaders
- expanding mentorship opportunities and career development
- 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
