Technical Intern 3

BAE Systems•Westminster, CO

3d•$27 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

The Technical Intern 3 will participate in BAE Systems' nationwide LEAP Internship & Co-op Program, which provides opportunities to work alongside experienced professionals on impactful projects, take part in career development, and network with business leaders and other students. The intern will join the Future Capabilities team and contribute to technical assignments while communicating with peers, technical experts, and government customers. The work spans the company and includes understanding future customer needs, supporting proposal strategies, developing strategic roadmaps, and assessing market trends. The role is part of the Strategic Operations (StratOps) Strategic Capabilities Unit, which includes Washington DC Operations, Marketing & Communications, and Strategic Development. StratOps promotes the business in its markets, works with customers and industry to influence and drive growth, and facilitates collaboration across the business enterprise to increase opportunities. The position requires on-site work five days each normally scheduled week, with regular in-person engagement at the primary work location. Travel and local commuting between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required. Work may take place in an office, laboratory, production floor, cleanroom, outdoors, or a remote research environment. Occasional work in production work centers may require protective equipment and gear, and the role may involve accessing other facilities in various weather conditions. The hourly rate is $26.50–$37.75.

Requirements

Must have completed sophomore or junior year and be enrolled in a degree program for fall 2027, or be enrolled in a graduate degree program.
Degree program must be at a university, college, or school accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or U.S. Department of Education.
Exposure to or experience with relevant NASA, Department of War, Intelligence Community, or other U.S. Government mission areas, such as space missions, air missions, remote sensing, electronic warfare, intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance, missile defense, command control communication, or civil science.
STEM major or technical background.
Comfort working in an exploratory, iterative, and sometimes unstructured environment.
Ability to quickly grasp advanced technical concepts.
Curiosity and a proactive approach to learning.
Clear communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Nice To Haves

An active security clearance is desirable but not required.
Rising seniors and graduate students are preferred.

Responsibilities

Drive strategic initiatives and deliver strategic plans and roadmaps to leadership and mission areas exploring new markets or recommending future paths in current markets, collaborating with subject matter experts and Strategic Operations.
Assess market space for advanced technology Customer Research & Development (CRAD) opportunities in prime and subcontractor roles and help position BAE Systems to bid successfully.
Help develop opportunity and capability roadmaps and market assessments to position BAE Systems for future opportunities.
Support strategic initiative teams exploring new markets or strengthening BAE Systems' position in existing mission areas.
Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis to support market assessments, customer needs studies, and long-range planning.
Collaborate with Independent Research & Development (IRAD) Principal Investigators and technical teams to ensure mission insights inform architectural and investment decisions.
Support business planning activities.
Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units, and the company.
Interact appropriately with others to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
Perform other duties as necessary.