Continuous Improvement Intern Fall 2025

Job Description
How does it feel to work on a team driven to make a big impact? Empowering. We believe your career should always be growing. And that's exactly what it will do at BAE Systems. You'll hit the ground running with a company truly committed to your growth as you enjoy a special camaraderie on a team dedicated to protecting what really matters. Build your future at BAE Systems.
As an intern you will participate in our nationwide Internship & Co-Op Program, LEAP, where you will have the opportunity to Learn, Engage, Apply, and Progress within the company. You will also have access to additional benefits such as, networking with BAE Systems employees and other students, participating in exciting real-world projects, joining exclusive informational sessions with senior leaders, and expanding mentorship opportunities and career development.
In this position, you will be supporting the Combat Mission Systems (CMS) Business at our Louisville, KY facility. This position will be 100% onsite at our Louisville facility for our Fall 2025 season (September-December). Relocation will not be offered, and housing is not provided.
BAE Systems - Weapon Systems is looking for an Continuous Improvement / Industrial Engineering Intern to join our team in Louisville, KY. This individual will be responsible for supporting the Guns and Subs product line with the aim to: achieve the highest level of customer satisfaction; achieve cost/profitability, schedule, and technical performance objectives; and effectively manage program complexities that include production and product sustainment. The Continuous Improvement Intern will work across functional lines to meet the program objectives. Primary responsibilities are focused on supporting Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives for the assigned the Value Stream.
Description:

• Applies basic engineering design and/or analytical theory, principles, techniques, and practices to a limited portion of technical projects.
• Sets up, organizes, and populates technical information using Microsoft Products.
• Facilitates and supports Lean initiatives onsite including: time studies, spaghetti diagrams, layout design, and standard work.
• Supports achievement of financial, schedule, technical, and business performance objectives in accordance with the Integrated Business Plan (IBP).
• Supports recurring status meetings with the program team and customer.
• Assists with efforts to maintain a safe work environment and compliance with safety policies and rules.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Currently pursuing an engineering degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, PowerBI).
• Must have basic knowledge of fundamental engineering and Lean concepts, practices, and procedures.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• AutoCAD experience preferred.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $41818 - $56444
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.
About BAE Systems Platforms & Services
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.
The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and ship repair...just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.