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Job Description

You don t see it, but it s there. Our employees work on the **world s most advanced electronics** from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F-35 fighter jet. At BAE Systems you ll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry s most difficult problems. **Drawing strength from our differences** , we re innovating for the future. And you can, too

We are seeking high school graduates for full-time Summer 2026 internships to join our Electronic Systems Group in Southern NH. As a Software intern, you will join a team of engineers supporting software development opportunities that solve real world problems.

Typical tasking includes elements from the following:

+ Designing, developing, and testing software solutions utilizing Agile methodologies and sound software engineering principles while conforming to existing code development strategies and processes.

+ Assisting in other software engineering activities such as integration testing, algorithm & data analysis, software troubleshooting, and preparing documentation in accordance with established procedures.

+ Utilizing a Windows PC or Linux based software development environment and either x86 or PowerPC target and test environment.

In addition to your technical assignment, you will participate in BAE Systems' nationwide **LEAP Internship & Co-op Program** , where you will **L** earn, **E** ngage, **A** pply, and **P** rogress within the company. The LEAP Program will provide you with additional opportunities to engage in career development opportunities, and network with our business leaders and the other students in the program.

This internship will be located onsite at one of our BAE System's facilities in southern New Hampshire including Nashua, Hudson, Manchester, and Merrimack.

_Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US person status._

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

+ Must be a high school graduate prior to summer 2026 enrolled in an undergraduate program for CS (Computer Science), CE (Computer Engineering), or a related field.

+ Programming experience in at least one or more of the following languages: C, C , Java, Python.

+ Strong interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills

+ Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)

+ Demonstrated self-motivation and ability to work independently

+ **Must be eligible for a US DoD security clearance**

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

+ Past/current participant in one of the BAE Outreach programs including FOCUS or FIRST Robotics.

+ Knowledge of Data Structures and Object-Oriented Design/Development

+ Knowledge of AGILE based development

+ Experience with Windows and/or Linux Operating Systems

+ Experience using common software version control tools such as Git

+ Security clearance (secret or higher)

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $35792 - $49809

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.

Software Intern - High School, Summer 2026

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