**Job Description**

BAE Systems is a premier global defense and aerospace company employing thousands of talented people around the world. Our C4ISRS (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Systems) sector delivers mission-critical information and communication solutions to our customers, ensuring they have the advantage on the battlefield. We are committed to investing in the next generation of engineers and providing a challenging and rewarding internship experience. Interns at BAE Systems have the opportunity to make a real impact on national security while developing their skills and building their careers.

As a Software Engineering Intern, you will be immersed in a cross functional environment that blends systems engineering, hardware integration, and battlefield ready software development. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the entire software lifecycle: design, coding, debugging, documentation, configuration, and testing of cross domain solutions that must operate safely and reliably across multiple domains (air, land, sea, space, cyber). You ll be mentored by experienced engineers and will report to a senior Software Engineering Lead. You will be assigned various tasks ranging in complexity that can be technically challenging, yet achievable.

**Required Education, Experience, & Skills**

+ Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

+ Entering Junior or Senior level year (BS/BA) or MS/MA student.

+ Ability to obtain an active Secret clearance.

+ Strong understanding of fundamental programming concepts (data structures, algorithms, object-oriented programming).

+ Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., C, C , or Python).

+ Exposure to software development tools (e.g., IDEs, version control systems like Git).

+ Exposure to UNIX / Linux based development environments

+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

+ Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

+ Strong oral and written communications skills.

+ Ability to take initiative, multi-task and work well under pressure.

**Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills**

+ Applicants with a current Secret security clearance.

+ Strong experience developing and debugging in a Linux environment.

+ Experience developing with C/C , Java, Python.

+ Experience developing Graphical User Interfaces (GUI) using Qt.

+ Experience with version control systems, such as Subversion and GIT.

+ Experience developing web-based graphical user interfaces (GUI) and applications.

+ Knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, SSH, SFTP).

**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.

**Software Engineering Intern III, Summer 2026**

**125787BR**

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