Job Description

BAE Systems is seeking a talented, motivated Quality Engineering internship candidate who wants to join a team at a dynamic company that values your technical excellence. At our Space Systems facility in Manassas, VA we develop and produce a wide array of space products, from single-board radiation hardened computers to complete space payloads, for commercial, military, and space communities. The company specializes in radiation-hardened electronics and space applications, including application-specific integrated circuits, memories, and single-board computers. Our single-board computer products fly on over 250 different spacecraft, including three generations of Mars rovers and Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) communication satellites.

Job Description:
In Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) Systems, you’ll help develop systems that sense, control, exploit, and disseminate actionable information to warfighters supporting a variety of missions. We are looking for a Program Quality Engineering Intern to implement tools and processes to ensure products or services meet the standards of quality, including reliability, usability, and performance. You must be a self-starting problem solver who will utilize your analytical skills to find innovative solutions to quality-related issues. Strong communication skills are essential to understand requirements and expectations, make progress reports, and present findings.

Intern Responsibilities:
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

We offer a supportive environment that allows you to continue to learn via training and mentoring, and advance your technical skills through performing assigned responsibilities which may include:
Support nonconformance investigations by identifying root causes and developing corrective actions
Perform hands-on work with production hardware and assist in hardware evaluations
Collaborate with cross-functional teams while also contributing independently to assigned projects
Analyze and trend quality data to identify performance patterns and improvement opportunities
Develop and maintain process maps, flowcharts, and documentation to support quality initiatives
Developing embedded software for Board Support Packages (BSP) and Start-up ROM (SUROM)
Developing automated test software in a variety of languages
Supporting technical work in areas ranging from the design, verification, test of space products and systems.
Working alongside senior engineers from multiple disciplines to design/check out specialized test equipment
Participating in integration activities of production test systems
Engaging in troubleshooting test-related issues
Generating, reviewing and updating the technical content of drawings, engineering specifications, reports, and other documents associated with the engineering process

State/Province

Virginia

Salary Max Point

68993

About BAE Systems Electronic Systems

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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.

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.

Clearance Level – Must be able to obtain for position

None

Shift

1st Shift

City

Manassas

Full Time / Part Time

Full-Time

Job Posting Title

Quality Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

Required Skills and Education

Enrolled in a Bachelor or Master Degree program in Engineering
Ability to perform independent lab work with digital logic devices or components and circuit assemblies.
Ability to apply engineering principals.
Ability to work with cross functional teams following established BAE Systems design processes.
Strong communications skills and ability to work independently

Internal/External

Preferred Skills and Education

Outstanding communication skills
Demonstrated teamwork and leadership experience
Capacity and motivation for hard work
Experience in the defense electronics industry
Familiarity with Lean and Six Sigma practices
Knowledge of Quality Management Systems
Relevant quality certifications
Technical internships/co-ops
Exposure to ISO 9001, CMMI, or AS9100
Scripting and programming language familiarity: Visual Studio, Python, C#, LabWindows/CVI, Assembler
Familiarity with embedded engineering applications
Knowledge of PowerPC architecture.
Familiarity with electrical engineering principles such as logic compatibility, timing and signal integrity.

Sector

Electronic Systems

Salary Min Point

49592

Travel Percentage

U.S. Person Required

Yes

Job Category

Engineering & Technology

Career Level

Internship

Clearance Level – Must currently possess

None

Benefits Information

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

Intern Benefits: 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.

Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).