Systems Engineer Intern (Requirements Focus), Summer 2026

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Rockville, MD
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49K-68K Annually
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The Role
The Systems Engineer Intern will manage system-level requirements, support engineering teams, and leverage tools like DOORS in a collaborative environment.
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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.
The Opportunity
BAE Systems is seeking a full-time Systems Engineering Intern to support our work as a prime contractor on a high-profile U.S. Navy weapon system. The candidate will support management of requirements for our Systems Engineering team as it incorporates Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and methodologies to support the US/UK TRIDENT Submarine Strategic Weapon System (SWS) program. The ideal candidate would be self-motivated, good at planning, and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
This position is responsible for working closely with numerous engineering teams supporting the U.S. Navy's Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) office, specifically performing the following functions:
  • Manage system-level requirements modules in DOORS
  • Deriving requirements from parent and reference specifications
  • Managing allocations of requirements to subsystems
  • Performing impact and traceability assessments including suggested corrective actions
  • Leveraging DOORS Extension Language activities
Who You Are
  • You are driven by mission
  • You love learning how to use and administer new tools and technologies
  • You enjoy working with people and collaborating across teams
  • You have a high degree of personal drive, initiative, and the ability to drive change
  • You are able to explain complex subjects concisely in person and in email
  • You love finding new and creative ways to solve problems
  • You constantly ask questions and love learning
  • You are always anticipating your customer's needs and working to exceed their expectations
  • You live for details
  • You are willing to put in the time and effort it takes to get the job done
  • You are always looking for ways to do things better and faster
  • You are constantly updating your to-do list and planning ahead
  • You are more interested in getting the job done right than who gets credit
  • You are a good judge of how long projects take to complete, and always alert others if things get off track

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Enrolled student at an accredited 4-year college / university having completed a minimum of two years (Sophomore) towards a Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other Scientific degree with suitable engineering content
  • Basic knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of a relevant field of specialization
  • Ability to work well with cross-functional teams
  • Demonstrated self-starter with organizational, planning, and follow-up skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and ability to work effectively with others
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Word, etc.)

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Experience with DOORS, MATLAB, CREO, and/or MagicDraw
  • Experience modeling systems
  • Familiarity with:
    • SysML
    • System requirement statement patterns
    • System requirement verification strategies and methodologies
    • Agile methodology

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 Intelligence & Security
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.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
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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The Company
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Year Founded: 1999

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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