System Test Engineer Intern (Electrical, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering Focus), Summer 2025

$48,620 - $65,670/Yr

BAE Systems - Rockville, MD

Full-time - Intern

Rockville, MD

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The System Test Engineer Intern position at BAE Systems is part of the nationwide LEAP Internship & Co-op Program, designed for students to learn, engage, apply, and progress within the company. This internship offers the opportunity to work on impactful projects alongside experienced professionals, focusing on system verification support for the US Navy's Strategic Systems Programs. Interns will gain hands-on experience in a digital engineering environment, contributing to the verification and validation of critical defense systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform test development, support, and analysis at all levels of the total system product.
• Maintain requirements verification matrix.
• Perform independent verification and validation to identify risks and issues across numerous hull configurations.
• Maintain and manage verification and validation tolerances.
• Process trouble/casualty reports.

Requirements

• 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 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.)

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with the Systems Engineering Lifecycle with an emphasis on verification and test.
• Familiarity with Quality Assurance process/principles.
• Experience with software and/or systems testing.
• Experience with DOORS, MATLAB, CREO, and/or MagicDraw.
• Experience modeling systems.

Benefits

• Participation in the 401(k) savings plan for temporary employees.
• Medical benefits for temporary employees working 20 hours per week.
• Employee assistance program for temporary employees.
• Business travel accident insurance for temporary employees.