Technical Intern 3
About The Position
This position is part of BAE Systems’ nationwide LEAP Internship & Co-op Program, which offers students opportunities to work alongside experienced professionals on impactful projects, participate in career development, and network with company leaders and other students. The Systems Engineering department seeks undergraduate and graduate students to perform technical assignments and communicate with technical experts, government customers, and commercial space companies. Systems Engineering work supports technical success throughout the product lifecycle. In the Space Operations and Sustainment (SO&S) area, teams prepare satellites for launch, initialization, and early operations, and support launch and commissioning, on-orbit testing, factory reach-back, operations, and maintenance through satellite mission life. Interns are assigned to specific roles according to their interests, skills, and program needs. The position is on-site five days during each normally scheduled week. Work may take place in an office, laboratory, production floor, cleanroom, outdoor setting, or remote research environment. Occasional work in production areas may require protective equipment, and access to other facilities in varying weather conditions may be required. Travel and local commuting between company campuses and other locations may also be required.
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.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
- High interest in learning.
- Proactiveness when approaching problems or unfamiliar areas.
- Desire to understand how changes in one area affect the overall project.
Nice To Haves
- Active security clearance.
- Coding experience in Python, MicroPython, or CircuitPython.
- Coding experience in C/C++.
- Coding experience in Bash.
- Coding experience in Lua.
- Coding experience in JavaScript.
- Experience with GNU Radio.
- Experience with Assembly.
- Containerization experience, including K8s or Docker.
- Version control experience, including Git, GitLab, or CI/CD.
Responsibilities
- Develop system and component models using model-based systems engineering (MBSE) methodology and tools, including Cameo.
- Define and manage requirements using DOORS.
- Model and simulate mission, spacecraft, or instrument performance.
- Conduct risk assessment and analysis.
- Define and analyze system interfaces.
- Update system analyses and specifications.
- Assist with test setup, execution, and test-data reduction.
- Design tooling and/or ground support equipment.
- Help assemble and analyze test data to verify compliance with requirements.
- Perform trend analysis of performance data.
- Develop procedures for support equipment and/or flight hardware.
- Assist with hands-on development and testing of support equipment and/or flight hardware.
- Assist with test-design methodology.
- Prepare and deliver presentations to peers, management, and customers.
- Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships across the department, business units, capabilities units, and company; interact appropriately to support a positive and productive work environment.
- Perform other duties as necessary.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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