Quality Engineer Intern (Continuous Improvement)

Job Description
You don’t see it, but it’s there. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F-35 fighter jet. At Electronic Systems, you’ll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry’s most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too.

Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our missions: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®” and “We Innovate For Those Who Move The WorldTM.”

Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with us!

We are seeking candidates who will be completing their Junior or Senior year prior to starting this full-time internship in summer 2025 to join our ES Quality team here at BAE Systems, Inc. In this exciting role, you will work side-by-side with experienced engineers and senior engineering staff.


Intern Responsibilities:

• Update/Create automated problem solutions
• Create data flows for existing processes
• Apply lean strategies to existing processes
• Understand Quality standards and procedures.
• Participate and interact with other interns in sector wide activities.
• Develop understanding of BAE Systems Quality Management System.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations and Engineering.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree and on course to graduate in 2025 or 2026 in a technical field including (but not limited to):

• Industrial Engineering
• Hardware – Mechanical, Electrical
• Systems Engineering
• Software – Computer Science
• Computer Engineering
• Engineering Management
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Economics
• Information Systems
• Quality Management

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Outstanding communication skills
• Demonstrated teamwork and leadership experience
• Capacity and motivation for hard work
• Experience in defense electronics industry
• Familiarity with Lean and Six Sigma practices
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems
• Experience with Agile Development
• Exposure to ISO 9001, CMMI, or AS9100
• Relevant quality certifications
• Technical internships/co-ops
• Has a Department of Defense Security Clearance

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 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.

Salary : $48,620 - $67,640