Technical Intern 3

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. The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers’ missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution.  What You’ll Do:   * Assist cryogenics and/or thermal engineers in spacecraft and/or instrument component thermal design, analysis, hardware testing, and/or laboratory research * Build upon university acquired knowledge to solve thermal problems * Modeling tasks may include steady state and transient thermal math modeling, computation of heat transfer coefficients, and heat flow calculations * Work may also include written documentation of work, presentations to customers and/or program team and development of engineering reports and/or test procedures * Build strong, positive working relationships with supervisor and team members/coworkers. * 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 TYPICAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE . REQUIRED SKILLS AND EDUCATION * 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.  * Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, Physics or related degree fields. * Interest in aerospace and cryogenic/thermal engineering. * Foundation in/knowledge of heat transfer and thermodynamics. * Solid analytic capabilities. * Display curiosity; seek out opportunities to learn. * Excellent communication skills. * Ability to gather and analyze information from a broad set of sources and individuals to fully understand a problem. * Use innovative thinking to go beyond traditional methods. * Demonstrated interest in design and analysis through school projects or hobbies. * Good interpersonal skills as well as the ability and desire to work effectively in a team environment. * Communicate in a clear and organized manner so that others can effectively understand. * Proficiency with MS Office tools. #LI-IH1 ABOUT BAE SYSTEMS, INC. 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. Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems for government and commercial customers. We continually pioneer ways to innovate spacecraft, mission payloads, optical systems, and other defense and civil capabilities. Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, we continually discover ways to enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most. This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified. Multiple positions may be available on this opening.