Supports industrial engineering initiatives for a defense manufacturing group by analyzing and optimizing production processes, reducing operational costs, tracking performance, and delivering data-driven improvements. Collaborates with experienced engineers and cross-functional teams in a high-stakes onsite production environment. The intern applies classroom knowledge to real-world projects, uses continuous-improvement and lean principles, analyzes process flows, and contributes to efficiency improvements for national security technology.
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.
Aerospace and Mission 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.
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.
The Role:
BAE Systems is seeking a motivated Industrial Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to support our Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions group in Austin, TX. Our team is dedicated to analyzing and optimizing complex processes, reducing operational costs, and providing data-driven insights that shape the future of US Defense.
In this role, you will integrate with experienced industrial engineers and collaborate across cross-functional teams to deliver tangible improvements within a high-stakes production environment. This is an opportunity to apply classroom theory to real-world defense challenges and influence the efficiency of critical national security technology.
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.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Required Skills
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Preferred Education
Preferred Skills
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $45553 - $63330
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, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
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.
Aerospace and Mission 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.
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.
The Role:
BAE Systems is seeking a motivated Industrial Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to support our Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions group in Austin, TX. Our team is dedicated to analyzing and optimizing complex processes, reducing operational costs, and providing data-driven insights that shape the future of US Defense.
In this role, you will integrate with experienced industrial engineers and collaborate across cross-functional teams to deliver tangible improvements within a high-stakes production environment. This is an opportunity to apply classroom theory to real-world defense challenges and influence the efficiency of critical national security technology.
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.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Required Skills
- Actively enrolled in a Bachelor's Degree program, in a business or engineering degree
- Ability to work in a team-based environment, with excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite tools
- Motivated individual with strong problem-solving abilities and ability to work independently
- Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
- Excellent team player who is willing to contribute and learn
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Preferred Education
- Industrial Engineering
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Business
- Supply Chain Management
Preferred Skills
- Strong understanding of core business concepts
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
- Experience analyzing and solving technical problems or projects
- Ability to multi-task
- Attention to detail / critical thinking
- Develop and deploy a framework of continuous improvement utilizing lean principles
- Ability to analyze data, understand process flows, track performance, and make improvements
- Microsoft Office Suite including SharePoint/Power BI
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $45553 - $63330
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, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
BAE Systems, Inc. Burlington, Massachusetts, USA Office
600 District Ave, Burlington, MA, United States, 01803
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