Systems Engineer Intern (Requirements Focus), Summer 2026

Job Description In this position, you will participate in BAE Systems' nationwide LEAP Internship & Co-op Program , where you will L earn, E ngage, A pply, and P rogress 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.

The Opportunity

BAE Systems is seeking a full-time Systems Engineering Intern to support our work as a prime contractor on a high-profile U.S. Navy weapon system. The candidate will support management of requirements for our Systems Engineering team as it incorporates Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and methodologies to support the US / UK TRIDENT Submarine Strategic Weapon System (SWS) program. The ideal candidate would be self-motivated, good at planning, and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

This position is responsible for working closely with numerous engineering teams supporting the U.S. Navy’s Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) office, specifically performing the following functions :

• Manage system-level requirements modules in DOORS
• Deriving requirements from parent and reference specifications
• Managing allocations of requirements to subsystems
• Performing impact and traceability assessments including suggested corrective actions
• Leveraging DOORS Extension Language activities

Who You Are

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

SysML

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range : $48620 - $67640

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 Intelligence & Security 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.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

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.