Technical Intern 3
About The Position
The Technical Intern 3 participates in BAE Systems’ nationwide LEAP Internship & Co-op Program, which provides opportunities to work with experienced professionals on impactful projects, take part in career development, and network with business leaders and other students. The position is in Systems Engineering, supporting satellite launch, commissioning, on-orbit testing, factory reach-back, operations, and maintenance throughout satellite missions. Interns are assigned to specific roles based on their interests, skills, and program needs, and may work on a range of systems engineering tasks and projects. The Systems Engineering department seeks undergraduate and graduate students able to complete technical assignments and communicate with technical experts, government customers, and commercial space companies. The role is part of the Engineering, Science and Analysis Strategic Capabilities Unit, whose collaborative, cross-functional teams deliver technologies for customer missions. This position requires regular in-person work on-site five days each normally scheduled week at the primary work location. Travel and local commuting between company campuses and other 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 areas may require protective equipment and gear, and the role may involve accessing facilities in varying weather conditions. The hourly rate is $26.50–$35.75.
Requirements
- Must have completed sophomore or junior year and be enrolled in a degree program for fall 2026, 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 broader project.
Nice To Haves
- An active security clearance is highly desirable but not required.
Responsibilities
- Develop system and component models using MBSE methodology and tools such as 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, test performance, and test data reduction.
- Design tooling and/or ground support equipment.
- Help assemble and analyze test data to verify compliance with requirements.
- Conduct 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 within the department, business units, capabilities units, and company.
- Interact appropriately with others to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
- Perform other duties as necessary.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
