Software or Computer Engineering - Summer

Key Skills

C Programming, C# Programming, C++, Effective communication skills, Java Programming, Linux Operating system, Python Programming, Software Development

Job Description

Software or Computer Engineering - Summer role at Sterling Heights, MI, USA

How does it feel to work on a team driven to make a big impact? Empowering. We believe your career should always be growing. And that’s exactly what it will do at BAE Systems. You'll hit the ground running with a company truly committed to your growth as you enjoy a special camaraderie on a team dedicated to protecting what really matters. Build your future at BAE Systems.

As an intern, you will participate in our nationwide Internship & Co-Op Program, LEAP, where you will have the opportunity to Learn, Engage, Apply, and Progress within the company. You will also have access to additional benefits such as, networking with BAE Systems employees and other students, participating in exciting real-world projects, joining exclusive informational sessions with senior leaders, and expanding mentorship opportunities and career development.

This internship is located at our Combat Missions Systems facility in Fridley (Minneapolis), MN. For the Summer 2023 Internship, you will work a full-time 40 hours/week during the Summer (May-Aug) on a 9/80 schedule that allows every other Friday off. Opportunities may be available to continue working part-time during the academic year. Relocation will not be offered. Housing is not provided.

What’s it like realizing your potential at an innovative company that takes on some of the world’s most import challenges? Rewarding! As part of our Software Engineering team, you’ll join a diverse group of driven professionals who develop, test and integrate products and systems that support modern military capabilities, protect national security, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure. With BAE Systems, you will be able to make an impact while you hone your skills and grow in your career.

BAE Systems, Inc. is seeking highly motivated and driven Software or Computer Engineering Interns to work with a talented team supporting the development, test, integration and verification of modern combat vehicles.

As a team member, your daily tasks may include:

• Create, plan, and perform a variety of software analysis, design, development, code, documentation, integration, test and product assurance tasks
• Contribute to the development of engineering design models and develops programs to enhance, implement and support project/system functionality for the assigned technical effort
• Participate in software requirements, design, and code reviews
• Perform hands-on systems integration and test of complex electronic and electro-mechanical systems in both software labs and on tactical military hardware or vehicles.
• Develop and execute test cases, test scripts, test plans, and test scenarios for all applicable requirements for new software releases in software lab environment and on tactical vehicle
• Ensure technical outcomes are consistent with established engineering principles and practices and that all technical, system, performance, and quality requirements are met
• Perform non-routine fault isolation, diagnosis and repair of test and tactical systems
• Prepare test reports summarizing test results including anomalies, systems errors, and configuration changes

Our goal is to provide opportunity to grow past the academic realm of knowledge. We provide an open and inclusive environment that promotes growth, learning, and collaboration in order to obtain the best engineers in the industry. You will gain practical work experience and will work side-by-side with experienced engineering staff across multiple disciplines.

We work on the some of the world’s most advanced systems. Our goal is to provide employees the opportunities to grow and play a pivotal role in innovating for future warfighters. Drawing strength from our differences, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, today. We put our customers first – exemplified by our mission - We Protect Those Who Protect Us. Sound like a team you want to be part of?

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Pursuing a degree in a STEM discipline (Preferred: Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering
• Completed sophomore year, with minimum GPA of 3.0
• Programming experience in one of the following: C, C#, C++, Java, Ada, Python
• Basis knowledge of software development fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures
• Strong interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Hands-on experience with integration and troubleshooting technical issues with electronic systems, including use of common commercial test equipment such as CAN bus analyzers, Network analyzers, data acquisition systems
• Experience with various protocols: J1939, CAN, Ethernet, Serial, 1553
• Experience with software development environments, version control, and issue tracking tools
• Experience with Linux
• Experience with Real Time Operating Systems
• Cybersecurity Certification: Security+, CSSLP, CISSP
• Military experience is highly valued