Systems Engineer Intern (Requirements Verification and/or Programming Focus), Summer 2025

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 Summer 2025 Systems Engineer Intern with a background in system requirements verification and/or programming. Join our D5LE2 Requirements and Verification Management Team within our Systems Engineering organization and become a member of a diverse, enthusiastic, and highly productive team, where each employee has the opportunity to grow their skills and work on rewarding projects by providing system requirements verification support within a digital engineering environment leveraging model-based systems engineering methodologies for the US Navy's Strategic Systems Programs (SSP)-a program that keeps our nation safe with a credible sea-based nuclear deterrent. This work will specifically support the Trident II D5 Strategic Weapon System (SWS) Program, the program developing an updated version of the Trident missile to support the COLUMBIA submarine class. The selected candidate will perform the following functions working closely with numerous systems and software engineering teams:

• Supporting requirements development, analysis of alternatives, verification and validation activities, and milestone preparation utilizing the Agile methodology and sound systems engineering principles while conforming to existing strategies and processes
• Participating in technical interchange meetings, design reviews, program management reviews, certification working groups, and other technical meetings, as required
• Engaging with the SWS community Integrated Product Teams, Working Groups, and Communities of Practice
• Performing system verification actions, support, and analysis at all levels of the total system product
• Developing and maintaining requirements verification and traceability matrices
• Building and coding applications and/or modules using languages such as DXL (similar to C and C++), Javascript, visual basic, PHP, SQL, XTML, etc.
• Preparing operating instructions, compiling documentation of program development, and analyzing system capabilities to resolve questions of program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques, and controls

About the Program
Our organization has supported SSP continually since the program's inception in the 1950s. SSP developed the first sea-based, underwater-launched SWS, a defense system that is truly critical to our national security. For more than six decades, SSP has maintained and upgraded this weapon system and we have been there every step of the way. The sea-based SWS is the ultimate stealthy weapon system and is the first leg of the U.S. nuclear triad. With over 70% of our nation's nuclear arsenal its importance to maintaining world peace cannot be overstated. The development of the COLUMBIA class, the most advanced nuclear-powered, nuclear-armed submarine ever designed, as well the next D5LE2 weapon system is under way and will begin to be rolled out over the next decade. The US Navy projects that this system will be operational through 2084, meaning the program will have a total life span of more than 120 years. This is a truly unique program and BAE Systems employees on this program understand they are part of an important legacy.
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, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other related degree
• Basic knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of a relevant field of specialization
• Understanding of basic engineering principles
• 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

• Familiarity with the Systems Engineering Lifecyle with an emphasis on verification and test
• 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 - $65670
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.
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.