Software Intern, Summer 2026
About The Position
Do you want to design and write software that really matters and be a part of a cause greater than yourself? Then, help us protect those that protect us by developing Next Generation Electronic Systems Products and Solutions. We need your talent, motivation, and vision as a Software Engineering Intern to join our Long Island team. We are actively seeking college students who are pursuing a software-related degree and have a passion for learning new things who can apply her/his skills to developing high-quality, real-time embedded software for fielded electronics platforms. BAE Systems in Greenlawn, NY has recently been awarded new programs and is currently undergoing an exciting period of growth. When you become a member of our team, you will work across multiple disciplines and collaborate with Systems, Hardware and Test Engineers to impact all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle. At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We are all about trust, camaraderie and a shared ambition to lead the world in defense technologies and national security services. We offer a flexible work environment, a 9/80 work schedule, and can work with you to determine a schedule that will work with your course load. Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status.
Requirements
- Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or other scientific degree with strong software content.
- Completed Junior year of college by Summer 2026
- Strong problem-solving skills that translate to working, maintainable software.
- Must be a US Citizen and be able to obtain a Secret clearance in the future
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated proficiency in a high level software language such as Java, C++, C, or Python
- Coursework or other experience in embedded software development.
- Working knowledge of software tools such as Jira, BitBucket, debuggers, containers, etc.
- Experience with Agile Development and DevSecOps
- Experience using git or another version control system
- Experience developing on Windows/Linux Operating Systems
- Familiarity with Unit Testing frameworks
Benefits
- We offer a flexible work environment, a 9/80 work schedule, and can work with you to determine a schedule that will work with your course load.
- 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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Career Level
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