Systems Engineer Intern (Electrical Engineering Focus), Summer 2025

$48,620 - $65,670/Yr

BAE Systems - Rockville, MD

Part-time - Intern

Rockville, MD

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Systems Engineer Intern position at BAE Systems is part of the nationwide LEAP Internship & Co-op Program, designed for students pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering or related fields. This internship offers the opportunity to work on impactful projects within the Electrical Interfaces Team, focusing on the US/UK TRIDENT Submarine Strategic Weapon System and US Attack Weapon System programs. Interns will engage in career development, networking, and hands-on experience in a digital engineering environment, applying model-based systems engineering methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Performing technical change evaluations.
• Interfacing with government and contractor activities to define Weapons System Coordinated Interfaces.
• Supporting interface workshops with government and contractor participants, including the capture and production of workshop minutes.

Requirements

• Enrolled student at an accredited 4-year college/university having completed a minimum of two years (Sophomore) by start of internship.
• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or another engineering-related major.
• Understanding of basic engineering principles.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, especially presentation skills with the customer as audience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with others as a team player and collaborator across interdisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated self-starter with organizational, planning, and follow-up skills.
• Effective time management skills.
• Proficiency with PCs and in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Cameo Systems Modeler, Creo Parametric, DOORS, MATLAB, and/or MagicDraw.

Benefits

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