BAE Systems is a premier global defense and aerospace company employing thousands of talented people around the world. As a Software Engineering Intern, you will be immersed in a cross functional environment that blends systems engineering, hardware integration, and battlefield ready software development.
Responsibilities
Contribute to the entire software lifecycle: design, coding, debugging, documentation, configuration, and testing of cross domain solutions that must operate safely and reliably across multiple domains (air, land, sea, space, cyber)
Be mentored by experienced engineers and report to a senior Software Engineering Lead
Be assigned various tasks ranging in complexity that can be technically challenging, yet achievable
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
Entering Junior or Senior level year (BS/BA) or MS/MA student
Ability to obtain an active Secret clearance
Strong understanding of fundamental programming concepts (data structures, algorithms, object-oriented programming)
Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., C, C++, or Python)
Exposure to software development tools (e.g., IDEs, version control systems like Git)
Exposure to UNIX / Linux based development environments
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Strong oral and written communications skills
Ability to take initiative, multi-task and work well under pressure
Preferred
Applicants with a current Secret security clearance
Strong experience developing and debugging in a Linux environment
Experience developing with C/C++, Java, Python
Experience developing Graphical User Interfaces (GUI) using Qt
Experience with version control systems, such as Subversion and GIT
Experience developing web-based graphical user interfaces (GUI) and applications
Knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, SSH, SFTP)
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Health savings accounts
A 401(k) savings plan
Disability coverage
Life and accident insurance
Employee assistance program
A legal plan
Discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Paid military leave
Paid bereavement leave
Any applicable federal and state sick leave
Company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards
Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits
Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for the employee assistance program
Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for business travel accident insurance
Temporary employees can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan
BAE Systems is an aerospace, defence, and information security company that provides advanced and technology-led solutions.
