**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:** + Enable the advancement of knowledge in earth and planetary science, astrophysics, and national security. + Under the general supervision of senior-level engineers, contribute to multi-disciplinary teams in detailed design, analysis, optimization, and testing of instrument system/subsystem performance and operation. + Gather needs and input from stakeholders and translate them into system designs and instrument performance budgets. + Opportunity to participate in the "BAE Intern Remote Sensing Team" (BIRST), working with other interns and BAE employees on an interdisciplinary concept-to-launch project experience, where you get to design, build, test, and launch a payload + Manage requirements over the program lifecycle including requirement elicitation, architecture, definition, analysis, allocation, traceability, verification, and validation. + Identify system/subsystem interfaces and work with technical experts to ensure proper documentation, maintenance, and flow of information. + Understand and support system architecture trades concerning instrument performance. + Deliver presentations to internal/external customers in both informal and formal settings. + 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 three or more 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:** $23.50 - $31.75 **Required Education, Experience, & Skills** + Must have completed your sophomore or junior year and be enrolled in a degree program for the fall of 2026. 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. + Excellent interpersonal skills and teamwork are a must. + Experience with Microsoft Office tools. + A desire to learn - our culture fosters intellectual curiosity in a highly collaborative environment. \#LI-HC1 **Pay Information** Full-Time Salary Range: $57200 - $79537 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. **Technical Intern Payload Systems** **115728BR** EEO Career Site Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities . females . veterans . individuals with disabilities . sexual orientation . gender identity . gender expression