Job Description
See what you’re missing. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from detecting threats for F‑35 pilots to protecting mission systems across air, land, sea, and space. We innovate for the future by empowering diverse perspectives and collaborative problem‑solving.
As part of the Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions (CEMA) business area, you’ll support teams developing next‑generation electronic warfare and threat detection technologies. This internship provides hands‑on exposure to cyber systems engineering, giving you the opportunity to learn how cybersecurity, systems engineering, and mission‑critical technology come together on Department of Defense (DoD) programs.
This role is 100% onsite at our Hudson, NH facility to support technical collaboration, mentorship, and secure program requirements.
What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)
- Support cyber systems engineers with documentation, modeling, analysis, and technical research
- Assist in systems engineering activities such as requirements tracking, system behavior analysis, or configuration updates
- Participate in cyber design and implementation discussions to understand system architecture and design trade‑offs
- Help prepare materials for technical reviews, design sessions, or program milestones
- Support cybersecurity assessment tasks, such as reviewing security controls or STIG checklists under supervision
- Assist with vulnerability assessment workflows, including tracking findings and verifying remediation steps
- Review test results, static/dynamic analysis outputs, and system data with guidance
- Learn how the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Assessment & Authorization (A&A) processes are applied to real systems
- Contribute to DevSecOps‑related activities, including learning automated pipelines and secure development practices
- Assist in building or enhancing internal engineering or cybersecurity tools using AI technologies to support automation, analysis, and workflow efficiency
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Who You Are
- Curious and motivated to learn both systems engineering and cybersecurity disciplines
- Interested in how AI can enhance engineering workflows, automation, and cyber analysis
- A clear communicator who collaborates effectively and asks thoughtful questions
- Organized, detail‑oriented, and able to follow structured engineering processes
- Excited to work in a fast‑paced environment where teamwork drives mission impact
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.
- Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
- Foundational understanding of systems engineering or cybersecurity concepts (e.g., system architectures, security controls, vulnerabilities)
- Familiarity with operating systems, system administration basics, or network fundamentals through coursework or labs
