Technical Co-Op 2

BAE Systems • Kingsport, TN

1d • Onsite

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 a co-op 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. BAE Systems, one of the world's leading defense contractors and a stable Fortune 500 Company, is hiring a Chemical Engineering Co-op Student for our chemical manufacturing facilities at the Holston Army Ammunition Plant in Kingsport, TN. In this position, you will be supporting the Ordnance Systems (OSI) Business at our Kingsport, TN facility. This position will be full time (40 hours / week) onsite at our Kingsport facility beginning in September 2026 through August 2027 . Relocation may be offered, but housing is not provided. As a Chemical Engineering Co-op, you will: Participate in a twelve-month assignment beginning September 2026 that will rotate within the facility through two different areas (Explosives Manufacturing, Acids Manufacturing, and Design / Project Engineering are options) Work as part of the manufacturing team and receive projects during each semester designed to give increasing levels of responsibility and exposure to the facility Getting exposure to a manufacturing environment, various engineering calculations, reading diagrams, interfacing with multi-disciplinary teams Supporting manufacturing operations Must be a US Person due to the nature of our business

Requirements

• Currently enrolled or recently graduated in an undergraduate program seeking a degree in chemical engineering or related field
• Completed at least 3 semesters of school
• Must be available for one year of full-time employment
• Basic knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of a relevant field of chemical engineering
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience with MS Office applications: Outlook, Word, Excel, & PowerPoint
• Completion of the first semester of junior or senior year at the time of start of co-op term
• Must be a US Person due to the nature of our business

Nice To Haves

• Experience with AFT Arrow
• Background in Safety Applications

Responsibilities

• Participate in a twelve-month assignment beginning September 2026 that will rotate within the facility through two different areas (Explosives Manufacturing, Acids Manufacturing, and Design / Project Engineering are options)
• Work as part of the manufacturing team and receive projects during each semester designed to give increasing levels of responsibility and exposure to the facility
• Getting exposure to a manufacturing environment, various engineering calculations, reading diagrams, interfacing with multi-disciplinary teams
• Supporting manufacturing operations

Benefits

• Relocation may be offered
• 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
• 401(k) savings plan (for temporary employees)
• medical benefits (for temporary employees working 20+ hours per week)
• employee assistance program (for temporary employees)
• business travel accident insurance (for temporary employees)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level