Systems Engineer Intern (Mechanical Engineering Focus), Summer 2025
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Rockville
Posted on: November 1, 2024
Job Description:
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.The OpportunityBAE Systems is
seeking a Systems Engineer Intern with a Mechanical Engineering
background for Summer 2025. Join our Mechanical Interfaces Team
within our Systems Engineering/Interface Management Program Area
and become a member of a diverse, enthusiastic, and highly
productive team, where each employee has the opportunity to grow
their skills and work on rewarding projects. Working within a
digital engineering environment and leveraging model-based systems
engineering methodologies, the selected intern will help ensure
that all weapon system interface requirements are correctly defined
and properly coordinated for the US/UK TRIDENT Submarine Strategic
Weapon System (SWS) and US Attack Weapon System programs in support
of the US Navy's Strategic Systems Programs (SSP)-a program that
keeps our nation safe with a credible sea-based nuclear deterrent.
The selected candidate will work closely with numerous engineering
teams to perform the following functions:
Performing technical change
evaluationsInterfacing with government and contractor activities to
define Weapons System Coordinated InterfacesSupporting interface
workshops with government and contractor participants, including
the capture and production of workshop minutesAbout the ProgramOur
organization has supported SSP continually since the program's
inception in the 1950s. SSP developed the first sea-based,
underwater-launched SWS, a defense system that is truly critical to
our national security. For more than six decades, SSP has
maintained and upgraded this weapon system and we have been there
every step of the way. The sea-based SWS is the ultimate stealthy
weapon system and is the first leg of the U.S. nuclear triad. With
over 70% of our nation's nuclear arsenal its importance to
maintaining world peace cannot be overstated. The development of
the COLUMBIA class, the most advanced nuclear-powered,
nuclear-armed submarine ever designed, as well the next D5LE2
weapon system is under way and will begin to be rolled out over the
next decade. The US Navy projects that this system will be
operational through 2084, meaning the program will have a total
life span of more than 120 years. This is a truly unique program
and BAE Systems employees on this program understand they are part
of an important legacy.Who You Are
You are driven by missionYou love
learning how to use and administer new tools and technologiesYou
enjoy working with people and collaborating across teamsYou have a
high degree of personal drive, initiative, and the ability to drive
changeYou are able to explain complex subjects concisely in person
and in emailYou love finding new and creative ways to solve
problemsYou constantly ask questions and love learningYou are
always anticipating your customer's needs and working to exceed
their expectationsYou live for detailsYou are willing to put in the
time and effort it takes to get the job doneYou are always looking
for ways to do things better and fasterYou are constantly updating
your to-do list and planning aheadYou are more interested in
getting the job done right than who gets creditYou are a good judge
of how long projects take to complete, and always alert others if
things get off trackRequired Education, Experience, & Skills
- 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 Mechanical 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)Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Experience with Creo Parametric, DOORS, MATLAB, and/or
MagicDrawPay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $48620 -
$65670Please 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.About BAE Systems Intelligence &
Security 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.Intelligence &
Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers
advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support
the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication
shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber
operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems
integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that
our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize,
manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our
technologies to new levels. Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity,
and Inclusion:At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an
inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they
belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see
themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in
order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must
feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped
to thrive. We provide impactful professional development
experiences to our employees and invest in social impact
partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change.
Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work
in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will
learn, grow and belong.
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