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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.

At BAE Systems Space and Mission Systems, we are at the forefront of aerospace innovation, pushing the boundaries of technology and exploration both on the ground and in the stars. We are looking for driven engineers with embedded or low-level development experience to join our team and make a significant impact on the future of avionic, tactical, space-based, and airborne systems.Projects range from research & development of new innovative technologies to the transition of mature, deployed technologies to new or different systems.

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:

+ Work with customer and team members to understand project requirements and scope.

+ Work with a team of engineers and provide unique perspective and ideas.

+ Work toward a larger goal and take ownership of project performance.

+ Participate in intern specific company activities.

+ Develop/modify software for space, avionics, tactical, etc.

+ Perform full software life cycle functions including software/firmware requirements, architecture, design, code, test, integration, and documentation.

+ 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 five 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:** $26.00 - $35.00

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

+ 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.

+ Experience programming in C/C , Python, Rust or Ruby.

+ Experience with Software development tools and environments, such as IDE s, version controls systems and CI/CD pipelines.

+ Experience with Linux operating systems

+ Excellent technical writing and team skills.

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Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

+ Experience developing, integrating, and testing low level or embedded software.

+ Experience with real-time operating systems including embedded Linux, microcontrollers, or other RTOS.

+ Experience with virtualization and containerization (Docker).

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $48620 - $67640

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.

Technical Intern - Embedded Software Engineer, Summer 2026

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