Job Description
How does it feel to work on a team driven to make a big impact? Empowering. We believe your career should always be growing. And that's exactly what it will do at BAE Systems. You'll hit the ground running with a company truly committed to your growth as you enjoy a special camaraderie on a team dedicated to protecting what really matters. Build your future at BAE Systems.
As an intern you will participate in our nationwide Internship & Co-Op Program, LEAP, where you will have the opportunity to Learn, Engage, Apply, and Progress within the company.
What's it like realizing your potential at an innovative company that takes on some of the world's most import challenges? Rewarding! As part of our Software Engineering team, you'll join a diverse group of driven professionals who develop, test and integrate products and systems that support modern military capabilities, protect national security, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure. With BAE Systems, you will be able to make an impact while you hone your skills and grow in your career.
BAE Systems, Inc. is seeking highly motivated and driven Software Engineering Interns for Summer 2025 to work with a talented team supporting the development, test, integration and verification of modern combat vehicles.
This internship is located at our Combat Missions Systems facility in Sterling Heights, MI. This is a full-time opportunity working 40hrs a week.
Our goal is to provide opportunity to grow past the academic realm of knowledge. We provide an open and inclusive environment that promotes growth, learning, and collaboration in order to obtain the best engineers in the industry. You will gain practical work experience and will work side-by-side with experienced engineering staff across multiple disciplines.
We work on the some of the world's most advanced systems. Our goal is to provide employees the opportunities to grow and play a pivotal role in innovating for future warfighters. Drawing strength from our differences, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, today. We put our customers first - exemplified by our mission - "We Protect Those Who Protect Us®". Sound like a team you want to be part of?
As a Software Engineering Intern:
- Hands-on systems integration and test of complex electronic and electro-mechanical systems in both software labs and on tactical military hardware or vehicles
- Development of integration, verification, and validation planning documentation of integration and test plans, procedures, reports, status reports, and other related documentation for new software releases in a software lab environment and on tactical vehicles
- Analyze and interpret design specifications, drawings, documentation, models, and/or test results to ensure technical designs comply with applicable engineering standards, military specifications, performance, and quality requirements
- Perform non-routine fault isolation, diagnosis and repair of test and tactical systems using commonly used test equipment
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Pursuing a degree in a STEM discipline: Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Robotics, Cybersecurity
- Completed junior year
- Programming experience in one of the following: C, C#, C++, Java, Ada, Python
- Basic knowledge of software development fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures
- Strong interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Hands-on experience with integration and troubleshooting technical issues with electronic systems, including use of common commercial test equipment such as CAN bus analyzers, Network analyzers, data acquisition systems
- Experience with various protocols: J1939, CAN, Ethernet, Serial, 1553
- Experience with software development environments, version control, and issue tracking tools
- Experience with Linux
- Ideally minimum 3.0 GPA
- Experience with Real Time Operating Systems
- Cybersecurity Certification: Security+, CSSLP, CISSP
- Military experience is highly valued
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $48620 - $67640
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 Platforms & Services
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.
The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair...just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.
What We Do
Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do. As a leading aerospace, defense, and security company, we work together to deliver a full range of products and services for air, land, space, and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services.
How we work is rooted in purpose – a purpose to protect those who protect us, to unite our community of colleagues and customers, and to drive forward the growth and development of our exceptional team members. It's where purpose connects.
Why Work With Us
We believe your career should be filled with innovation and discovery. And that's exactly what you'll find at BAE Systems. As you work to develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills and expand knowledge. On a sharp and collaborative team, you will be challenged – and supported – at every turn.
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