Technical Intern 3

BAE Systems • Broomfield, CO

6d • $27 - $36 • Onsite

About The Position

In this position, you will participate in BAE Systems' nationwide LEAP Internship & Co-op Program, where you will Learn, Engage, Apply, and Progress within the company. The LEAP Program will provide you with the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals on impactful projects, engage in career development opportunities, and network with our business leaders and the other students in the program. At the BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems (SMS) Westminster Colorado location, we develop and manufacture state of the art RF & sensor technologies that are integrated onto tactical missile and aircraft platforms. If you’d like to join our rapidly growing operations team in a mission to help the warfighter, this could be an ideal role for you. This is an incredible opportunity for a student, preferably with an Industrial Engineering degree focused on Manufacturing and Systems, to support the production of advanced RF products. Additionally, this role serves as the jumping off point to other exciting career opportunities at BAE Systems which includes Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Operations, Operations Management, or Value Stream Manger just to name a few! This is a challenging and dynamic role responsible for manufacturing planning and production, material availability, material and product flow, capacity and bottleneck resolution, as well as improvement efforts that drive our operational strategy. This opportunity requires a result driven individual with solid organizational skills, ability to thrive in a team environment, and a passion for continuous improvement. The Operations Strategic Capabilities Unit plays a fundamental role in enabling efficient business and program execution – from strategic capital investments, industrial operations and an efficient supply chain, to state-of-the-art manufacturing and test operations and top-notch facilities management.

Requirements

• Must have completed your sophomore or junior year and be enrolled in a degree program for the fall of 2027. We will also accept students enrolled in a graduate degree program.
• Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
• Field of study in industrial engineering, systems engineering, manufacturing engineering, or similar.
• Effective communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams using effective communication.
• Excellent demonstrated organizational skills and a focus on timely delivery of specified deliverables’ goals and objectives.
• Demonstrated intellectual curiosity, ability, and willingness to multitask and prioritize projects given multiple opportunities.
• A creative approach to problem solving and an appetite for experimentation.
• A problem-solving endurance that persists in the wake of initial setbacks.

Nice To Haves

• preferably with an Industrial Engineering degree focused on Manufacturing and Systems

Responsibilities

• Practice Lean Manufacturing principals and methodologies.
• Effectively work in a cross-functional team environment.
• Develop and implement systems and improvement strategies for direct material flow (in plant transport, inventory staging/access, and assembly line supply) including capacity and bottleneck resolution.
• Evaluate process improvements for operations (labor balancing, time studies, picking, kitting, packing and loading, line-side storage setup, and product sequencing) to minimize downtime and rework.
• Coordinate equipment / process changes related to materials picking, packaging, storage, transport, delivery, line-side use, returns, and any other material related issues to support all assembly lines.
• Perform various analysis of the value stream ensuring proper layouts, material flows, and available capacity enabling successful program execution.
• Maintain an intense focus and continuous presence where the work is performed. Take daily Gemba walks, go and see to gather the facts, and develop a deep and thorough understanding of the process.
• Be accountable, drive accountability within the organization, and put problems first with a sense of urgency.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Benefits

• The LEAP Program will provide you with the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals on impactful projects, engage in career development opportunities, and network with our business leaders and the other students in the program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree