Manufacturing Engineering Intern, Summer 2027

BAE Systems; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems, headquartered in the United States, offers a Summer 2027 Manufacturing Engineering internship where you will support Tactical RF aperture and electronic products in a high mix/low volume aerospace setting. You will engage in design, layout, and optimization of work cells, participate in Lean initiatives, and develop tools for resource planning while learning under senior engineers.

You will present your project work to the Manufacturing Engineering department at the end of the

Qualifications

• Must have completed your sophomore or junior year and be enrolled in a degree program for the fall of 2027. We will also accept students enrolled in a graduate degree program.
• Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
• Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills; comfortable working in a team environment; high energy and desire to learn.
• Familiarization with Lean Manufacturing concepts and tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide Manufacturing Engineering support for Tactical RF aperture and electronic products in a high mix / low volume aerospace environment supporting our mission to help the warfighter on advanced technology platforms.
• Participate in manufacturing projects including work cell design, layout, optimization, and resource utilization for high mix / low volume builds.
• Participate in Lean manufacturing projects in support of continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and / or refine modeling tools for projecting manufacturing resource needs.
• Learn and gain competence in using manufacturing system tools and systems.
• All work will be performed under the supervision of senior engineers.
• Conclusion of internship requires the preparation and formal presentation of project work to the Manufacturing Engineering department.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Skills

Effective communication

Collaboration

Team environment

Education

Manufacturing Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Job Description

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.

This is a challenging and dynamic role responsible for manufacturing planning and production, material availability, material and product flow, capacity and bottleneck resolution, as well as improvement efforts that drive our operational strategy. This opportunity requires a result driven individual with strong organizational skills, ability to thrive in a team environment, and a passion for continuous improvement.

The Operations Strategic Capabilities Unit plays a fundamental role in enabling efficient business and program execution from strategic capital investments, industrial operations and an efficient supply chain, to state-of-the-art manufacturing and test operations and top-notch facilities management.

What You ll Do:

• Provide Manufacturing Engineering support for Tactical RF aperture and electronic products in a high mix / low volume aerospace environment supporting our mission to help the warfighter on advanced technology platforms.

• Participate in manufacturing projects including work cell design, layout, optimization, and resource utilization for high mix / low volume builds.

• Participate in Lean manufacturing projects in support of continuous improvement initiatives.

• Develop and / or refine modeling tools for projecting manufacturing resource needs.

• Learn and gain competence in using manufacturing system tools and systems.

• All work will be performed under the supervision of senior engineers.

• Conclusion of internship requires the preparation and formal presentation of project work to the Manufacturing Engineering department.

• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.

• Perform other duties as necessary.

On-Site Work Environment:

This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment.

• May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.

• May access other facilities in various weather conditions.

Hourly Rate:

$26.50 – $35.75

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Must have completed your sophomore or junior year and be enrolled in a degree program for the fall of 2027. We will also accept students enrolled in a graduate degree program.

• Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.

• Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.

• Effective communication and collaboration skills; comfortable working in a team environment; high energy and desire to learn.

• Familiarization with Lean Manufacturing concepts and tools.

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Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Coursework in work cell design and modeling preferred.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $49592 – $68993

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.

Manufacturing Engineering Intern, Summer 2027

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