Space Vehicle Simulators Engineering Intern

About the Role

This is an internship position within BAE Systems' nationwide LEAP Internship & Co-op Program, focused on the Space Vehicle Simulators team at Space & Mission Systems. The role involves working at the forefront of software and hardware integration for space vehicle programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement real-time simulations of BAE SMS space vehicles.
• Perform full engineering life cycle functions: 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 software baseline using Agile development methodologies, GitLab, coding standards, and DevSecOps pipelines.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• We are seeking either electronic circuit designers or software developers, ideally with interest in both.
• 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.
• Real-time operating systems including Linux/VxWorks is desirable.
• Control theory, hardware-in-the-loop, and processor-in-the-loop simulations are desirable.
• Basic electrical circuit design or understanding.
• Interest in software development lifecycle and activities in each phase.
• Demonstrated Interest in Aerospace as a career field.

Qualifications

• Must have completed your sophomore or junior year and be enrolled in a degree program for the fall of 2027.
• Students enrolled in a graduate degree program are also accepted.
• Degree must be from an accredited university, college, or school recognized by the US Secretary of Education.
• Majors in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, software engineering, or a related technical field.
• Coursework related to software development or electrical circuit design.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Curiosity and desire to learn quickly and work well with others.
• Exposure developing model-based simulations using Matlab/Simulink, with preference for 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.

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 requiring the use of protective equipment and gear.
• May access other facilities in various weather conditions.

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.