Internship- Operations Engineer Intern (Summer 2026)

Job Description:

Job Description
Full-time onsite:
Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed fulltime on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100 of the time.

Electronic Systems:
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 F35 fighter jet. At Electronic 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. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our missions: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®” and “We Innovate For Those Who Move The WorldTM.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

The Role:
In this role you will assist ESS (environmental stress services) and PTFM (production test facilities maintenance) with continuous improvement initiatives, focusing on enhancing workflow throughput in ESS and Factory. The intern will also help improve the Preventative maintenance schedule and identify best practices to support technicians. This role involves collaborating on process enhancements and contributing to operational efficiency.

LEAP Internship Program:
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.

This role is on first shift working a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.
The schedule will be 7am until 4:30pm.
This is a summer internship starting May 18th or June 1st.

Operations:
Our Operations employees turn innovative engineering designs into real solutions to meet our customers’ needs. From Supply Chain, to manufacturing and test, Electronic Systems offers interns opportunities to work with technology rarely accessible in other manufacturing firms. Our training and development programs provide employees with career advancement in a diverse work environment..

Job Requirements:

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Actively enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree program, entering College Junior or Senior year in an engineering degree (mechanical, electrical, industrial, aerospace, engineering technology)
Motivated individual with strong problem-solving abilities and ability to work independently
Intermediate to advanced MS Excel, inputting and manipulating data
Experience creating slides and inputting data into PowerPoint
Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
Excellent team player who is willing to contribute and learn

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Ability to analyze data, understand process flows, track performance, and make improvements
Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $48790 - $65809

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.

Job Ident #: 121901BR

Company Details

BAE Systems

1601 Research Blvd
Rockville, Maryland 20850 USA
www.baesystems.jobs

BAE Systems is a premier global defense and security company with approximately 100,000 employees delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions...

Benefits:
Competitive

Supported Manufacturers:
Various

Supported Models:

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Job Info

Location

Greenlawn, New York, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

BAE Systems

1601 Research Blvd
Rockville, Maryland 20850 USA
www.baesystems.jobs