Technical Intern - M&SV, Command & Data Handling

Job Description

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED

As an Intern you will participate in our nationwide BAE Systems Inc. LEAP Internship Program where you will have the opportunity to Learn, Engage, Apply, and Progress within the company. Our Space & Mission Systems sector internship is a 10-week program that provides college students with practical industry experience. Intern candidates will work with designated mentors and receive: access to state-of-the-art equipment; a competitive wage; relocation reimbursement; in-house training; group activities; and possible future employment. If you’re looking for a collaborative, diverse, challenging, and welcoming environment to grow your professional skills, then we would encourage you to apply!

The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers’ missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution.

What You’ll Do:
 

• This Command Data Handling engineering internship is a technical role.
• Supporting the Command and Data Handling subsystem lead on Civil Space and National Defense bus programs, responsible for delivering a C&DH subsystem that meets program technical, cost and schedule requirements.
• Work daily with the larger CDH team on technical definition, implementation, and verification.
• Establish excellent working relationships within the CDH team and with system engineering team, integration and test team, and peers for the other spacecraft subsystems.
• Support the definition and maintenance of the subsystem architecture and interfaces.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

 
On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.

Working Conditions:
 

• Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment.
• May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.
• May access other facilities in various weather conditions.

Hourly Rate: $25.25 - $34.00

• Must have completed your sophomore or junior year and be enrolled in a degree program for the fall of 2025. We will also accept students enrolled in a graduate degree program.
• Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.

Preferred Skills and Education

• Background in Aerospace field (clubs, activities, classes, etc.).
• Hands-on Experience with Hardware
• Electrical Engineering
• Experience with the following:
  • CCSDS
  • RS-422
  • Serial I/O
  • I/O
  • Optical Communications
  • IP
  • Ethernet