Quality Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

Summary: 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. The role involves implementing tools and processes to ensure products or services meet quality standards, while participating in the nationwide LEAP Internship & Co-op Program to gain hands-on experience and develop technical skills. Responsibilities: - 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 Required Qualifications: - 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 Preferred Qualifications: - 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 Required Skills: Digital logic devices, Circuit assemblies, Engineering principles, Lean practices, Six Sigma practices, Quality Management Systems, ISO 9001, CMMI, Visual Studio, Python, C#, LabWindows/CVI, Assembler, Embedded engineering applications, PowerPC architecture, Electrical engineering principles, Logic compatibility, Signal integrity Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer 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, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Paid parental leave, Military leave, Bereavement leave, Federal and state sick leave, Company recognition program