Systems Engineering Intern for Combat Vehicles/Weapon Systems - Summer 2026

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.
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 Internship is for May - August 2027, but earlier start dates may be accommodated. In this position, you will be supporting the Combat Mission Systems (CMS) Business out of either the Sterling Heights, MI or Maple Grove, MN office. *Relocation will NOT be offered and housing is not provided*.
BAE Systems is a leader in the defense industry, and currently has a need for Systems Engineering interns. Systems Engineering Interns work in a multi-disciplinary team environment performing systems engineering tasks for military vehicle and weapons systems development programs. This internship may be with any one of the following Systems Engineering teams:

• Core Systems Engineering (Requirements & Architecture)
• System Design Integration
• Reliability
• Modeling and Simulation

Which team you'll be supporting will be chosen through the application screening and interview process. Feel free to state your preferences in your cover letter!
As a Systems Engineering Intern:

• Collaborate with other program engineers to create, maintain, and modify system models and databases
• Support trade studies to drive balanced design solutions and select from component alternatives
• Determine where opportunities exist to improve the system design and recommend changes to the design based on analysis performed
• Perform modeling and simulation analysis or develop unity game environment for weapons systems solutions.
• Support technical specification development, at component, subsystem, and system levels, by analyzing and interpreting product performance specifications to ensure appropriate requirement flow down, allocation, and traceability
• Aid in Size, Weight, Power, Cooling and Cost (SWaP-CC) analysis for vehicle platforms
• Assist in the definition, documentation, and management of interfaces between assigned sub-system and components (i.e. thermal, signal, data, mechanical)
• Identify assembly issues and risks and provide suggested producibility solutions to satisfy project technical, performance, cost, and schedule requirements
• Perform analyses and review system design to ensure a robust, highly reliable design for maximizing system performance and capabilities.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's Degree program pursing a degree in Systems Engineering or other closely related field of study (i.e. Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering) NON-IT RELATED
• Demonstrated ability to work in multi-disciplinary team environment
• Systems thinking skills (i.e., ability to work at detailed level but understand system level implications)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to write technical reports and presentations
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Completed junior year of Bachelor's Degree program at the time of the summer internship
• Currently enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a Master's degree in Systems Engineering, or other closely related field of study
• Detailed cover letter is a plus
• Demonstrated leadership experience in multi-disciplinary team environment
• Unity Game Development or Augmented Reality Simulation Development (ARKit)
• Previous internship with defense or automotive industry
• Experience with military vehicle or weapons systems is preferred
• Model based systems engineering experience, such as UML, SysML, Rational Harmony, Object-Oriented Systems Engineering Method (OOSEM)
• Database experience such as DOORS, Microsoft Access
• Proficient with Creo Parametric/Pro-E software or similar 3D modeling tool

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 Platforms & Services
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
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.