Technical Intern 4 presso BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems Inc.

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 Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers’ missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution.

What You’ll Do:

 

• Enable the advancement of knowledge in earth and planetary science, astrophysics, and national security.
• Under the general supervision of senior-level engineers, contribute to multi-disciplinary teams in detailed design, analysis, optimization, and testing of instrument system/subsystem performance and operation.
• Gather needs and input from stakeholders and translate them into system designs and instrument performance budgets.
• Opportunity to participate in the "BAE Intern Remote Sensing Team" (BIRST), working with other interns and BAE employees on an interdisciplinary concept-to-launch project experience, where you get to design, build, test, and launch a payload
• Manage requirements over the program lifecycle – including requirement elicitation, architecture, definition, analysis, allocation, traceability, verification, and validation.
• Identify system/subsystem interfaces and work with technical experts to ensure proper documentation, maintenance, and flow of information.
• Understand and support system architecture trades concerning instrument performance.
• Deliver presentations to internal/external customers in both informal and formal settings.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

 

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site three or more days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.

Working Conditions:

 

• Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment.
• May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.
• May access other facilities in various weather conditions.

Hourly Rate: $23.50 - $31.75 

Colorado

79537

None

1st Shift

None

ESA - Payload

Broomfield

Technical Intern – Payload Systems

• Must have completed your sophomore or junior year and be enrolled in a degree program for the fall of 2026. We will also accept students enrolled in a graduate degree program. 
• Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills and teamwork are a must.
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools.  
• A desire to learn - our culture fosters intellectual curiosity in a highly collaborative environment.

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110_BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems Inc.

80021-2510

Temporary

5-day Posting Waiver Requested

5450_ESA-Payload

United States

Intern/Co-op

57200

0%

Yes

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Engineering & Technology

Hybrid

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.

Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems for the U.S. Intelligence, Department of Defense and scientific communities. We continually pioneer ways to innovate spacecraft, mission payloads, optical systems, and other defense and civil capabilities. Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, we continually discover ways to enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most.

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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