Space Vehicle Systems Test Engineering Intern, Summer 2027

Job Description
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.
This opportunity places you at the forefront of space exploration within the Space Vehicle Systems Test Engineering department. By working directly with real flight hardware, you will evolve your theoretical knowledge into practical expertise, developing and executing the critical tests necessary to achieve our customers' goals and ensure mission success.
The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers' missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning, and strong execution.
What You'll Do:

• This Space Vehicle Integration & Test engineering internship is a technical role.
• Be part of a spacecraft / space vehicle test team as a test engineer, with a strong focus on writing test scripts to support flight hardware testing.
• Work in a fast-paced team environment assisting to integrate and test spacecraft hardware.
• Work in cleanroom and lab environments to verify the hardware meets requirements and characterize / calibrate its performance.
• Write, review, update, and execute test procedures and test scripts.
• Work with the ground systems, simulators, flight software, and non-flight software teams to architect and design the non-flight software environment.
• Write scripts to support the testing of space flight hardware.
• Gain a detailed understanding of spacecraft subsystems and their operation.
• Comply with BAE Systems software quality and version control standards.
• Maintain test logs and generate test reports.
• 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.

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.
Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment.
• May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.
• May access other facilities in various weather conditions.

Hourly Rate: $26.50 - $35.75
Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• 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.
• Majors in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related technical field.
• A desire to move beyond the textbook and drive real-world industry transformation.
• Strong foundational knowledge of physics and engineering principles.
• Basic understanding of data analysis tools (e.g., MATLAB, Python, Excel) to process and visualize technical data.

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Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Background and/or interest in Aerospace field (clubs, activities, classes, etc.).
• Participation in collegiate design competitions (e.g., Formula SAE, NASA Student Launch).
• Experience working in a test lab or similar environment.
• Strong electrical and/or scripting experience.
• Strong foundational knowledge of physics and engineering principles related to space systems.

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.
Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems for government and commercial customers. We continually pioneer ways to innovate spacecraft, mission payloads, optical systems, and other defense and civil capabilities. Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, we continually discover ways to enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most.
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.
Multiple positions may be available on this opening.