Defense and Space Manufacturing · 10,001+ employees
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Design, develop, and test real-time simulations of space vehicles, including software and hardware integration in laboratory environments.
Contribute across the engineering lifecycle—from requirements and design through implementation, testing, integration, and documentation—while collaborating with an engineering team.
What you need
Applicants must have completed their sophomore or junior year and be enrolled in a degree program for fall 2027, or be enrolled in a graduate program.
A relevant technical major and coursework in software development or electrical circuit design are required; experience with simulation tools, programming languages, real-time operating systems, and aerospace concepts is preferred.
Education: a bachelor's degree or a postgraduate degree
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.
At Space & Mission Systems, on our Space Vehicle Simulators team you will serve
at the forefront of the integration between software and hardware in our space
vehicle programs. The Simulators we develop and deliver are system prototypes
that support critical integration and test activities including flight software
development and test, risk reduction integration, ground development, and
operator training. Our team’s goal is the overall success of the program, join
us and support this exciting work.
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:
* Design, develop and implement real-time simulations of BAE SMS space
vehicles.
* We are seeking either electronic circuit designers, or software developers
but ideally those that have interest in both.
* Perform full engineering life cycle functions including requirements,
architecture, design, code/build, test, integration and documentation.
* Work in a fast-paced environment under the guidance of experienced
engineering staff.
* Deploy and test software and hardware in laboratory environments.
* Gain a detailed understanding of spacecraft subsystems and their operation.
* Experience working on a team of engineers working on a software baseline
using Agile development methodologies, industry version control systems
(GitLab), coding standards, and DevSecOps pipelines.
* 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
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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.
* Majors in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, software
engineering, or a related technical field with course work related to
software development or electrical circuit design.
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PREFERRED SKILLS AND EDUCATION
* Curiosity and desire to learn quickly and work well with others.
* Exposure developing model-based simulations using Matlab/Simulink, preference
for those with experience with auto code generation using embedded coder,
Simulink coder and/or matlab coder.
* Exposure to developing, and testing software for operational systems using
programming languages such as C/C++, and Ruby/Python.
* Basic understanding of the concepts of real-time operating systems including
Linux/VxWorks is desirable.
* Exposure to or familiarity with control theory, hardware-in-the-loop, and
processor-in-the-loop simulations.
* Basic electrical circuit design or understanding.
* Interest in software development lifecycle and activities in each phase.
* Background and demonstrated Interest in Aerospace as a career field.
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.