Industrial Engineering Intern, Summer 2027

Industrial Engineering Intern, Summer 2027

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 Operations Strategic Capabilities Unit plays a fundamental role in enabling efficient business and program execution – from strategic capital investments, industrial operations and an efficient supply chain, to state-of-the-art manufacturing and test operations and top-notch facilities management.

What You’ll Do:

• Participate in developing manufacturing plans including workflow design, value stream mapping, layout, optimization, and resource utilization for high mix / low volume builds.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Create future state process improvement CAD layouts.
• Participate in process validation activities.
• All work will be performed under the supervision of engineers and managers.
• Conclusion of internship requires the preparation and formal presentation of project work to the Industrial Operations department.
• Role may require occasional travel between Boulder, Broomfield and Westminster campuses.
• 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 

Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

• 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. 
• Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical degree field such as Mechanical, Aerospace or Chemical Engineering.
• Experience in manufacturing and test processes, with reading and interpretation (coursework and/or job/intern experience).

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Solid communication skills.
• Solid interpersonal skills and demonstrated leadership in team environments.
• Desire to learn and excellent work ethic.
• Experience or coursework in manufacturing methods and processes.
• Familiarity with manufacturing metrics and KPI’s.
• Relevant coursework in Industrial Engineering.
• Familiar with project justification methods and tools.
• Familiarization with Lean Manufacturing concepts and tools.
• Coursework and lab experience with basic manufacturing processes.
• Solid competency in MS basic office skills. MS Project and Visio experience a plus.
• Basic Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) software including SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD/Revit experience.