Supports hardware development for F-16 and F-2 equipment by building, testing, and analyzing results; updating test procedures; documenting parts and lists; researching and ordering hardware; reviewing schematics and data; and coordinating with manufacturing, mechanical engineering, and electrical engineering teams. Participates in mentoring, professional development, networking, and team activities through BAE Systems’ LEAP summer internship program.
Job Description
BAE Systems is looking for a highly motivated and driven hardware engineering intern to join our summer internship program for 2027. As an Hardware Engineer Technical Intern 3, you will join a team of engineers supporting hardware development opportunities that provide value to our customers and solve real world problems. Your contributions will play a crucial role in ensuring our partner's mission accomplishment and support the defense of our nation.
As a team member, your daily tasks may include building - testing - analyzing F-16 and F-2 equipment results, running through and updating test procedures and confirming results, documenting parts and part lists, researching hardware, ordering parts, and communicating with manufacturing, working with different teams such as mechanical and electrical engineering teams.
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.
Typical summer internship activities include onsite lunches with leadership, offsite escape rooms or bowling nights, an outing to watch our San Diego Padres play at Petco Park, and a large role in organizing our primary summer fundraiser for a non-profit organization. The intern program is led by one of our engineers who will provide mentoring and coaching throughout the summer.
If you are looking for a challenge and are seeking a rewarding experience with the opportunity to make a difference, please consider joining out highly praised internship program for the summer of 2027.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $49592 - $68993
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.
About BAE Systems, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact - for our customers and the communities we serve.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
BAE Systems is looking for a highly motivated and driven hardware engineering intern to join our summer internship program for 2027. As an Hardware Engineer Technical Intern 3, you will join a team of engineers supporting hardware development opportunities that provide value to our customers and solve real world problems. Your contributions will play a crucial role in ensuring our partner's mission accomplishment and support the defense of our nation.
As a team member, your daily tasks may include building - testing - analyzing F-16 and F-2 equipment results, running through and updating test procedures and confirming results, documenting parts and part lists, researching hardware, ordering parts, and communicating with manufacturing, working with different teams such as mechanical and electrical engineering teams.
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.
Typical summer internship activities include onsite lunches with leadership, offsite escape rooms or bowling nights, an outing to watch our San Diego Padres play at Petco Park, and a large role in organizing our primary summer fundraiser for a non-profit organization. The intern program is led by one of our engineers who will provide mentoring and coaching throughout the summer.
If you are looking for a challenge and are seeking a rewarding experience with the opportunity to make a difference, please consider joining out highly praised internship program for the summer of 2027.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Transitioning into Junior or Senior year during the Summer of 2027
- Majoring in Electrical Engineering
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Someone who enjoys hands on work with electronics not just theoretical.
- Experience with (or desire to learn): Phase Noise Analyzer (PNA), Spectrum Analyzer, RF Signal Generator, Power Meter, Oscilloscope, Power Supplies, etc
- Communication skills... they will be taking direction and doing work for Engineers in the group.
- Detail oriented as they will be analyzing data and reviewing schematics.
- A willingness to reach out to people, self-motivated.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $49592 - $68993
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.
About BAE Systems, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact - for our customers and the communities we serve.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
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