Program Quality Engineering Intern - Summer 2026 jobs in United States
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BAE Systems, Inc. · 1 hour ago

Program Quality Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

BAE Systems, Inc. is an international defense, aerospace and security company, and they are seeking a Program Quality Engineering Intern for their C4ISR division in San Diego. The role involves implementing tools and processes to ensure product quality, supporting software and hardware programs, and collaborating with various teams.

Defense & Space
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Responsibilities

Support software development and hardware production programs
Apply lean strategies to existing processes
Provide overall support to Program Quality staff on items highly visible to Leadership
Understand Quality standards and procedures
Participate and interact with other interns in sector wide activities
Develop understanding of BAE Systems Quality Management System
Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations and Engineering

Qualification

Quality ManagementAgile DevelopmentLean Six SigmaISO 9001CMMIAS9100Technical internshipsDefense electronicsRelevant quality certificationsDepartment of Defense ClearanceOutstanding communicationTeamwork experienceLeadership experience

Required

Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in a technical field including (but not limited to) with an expected graduation date in 2027: Systems Engineering, Software – Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Hardware – Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Management, Mathematics, Physics, Economics, Information Systems, Quality Management

Preferred

Experience with Agile Development
Exposure to ISO 9001, CMMI, or AS9100
Outstanding communication skills
Demonstrated teamwork and leadership experience
Capacity and motivation for hard work
Experience in defense electronics industry
Familiarity with Lean and Six Sigma practices
Knowledge of Quality Management Systems
Relevant quality certifications
Technical internships/co-ops
Has a Department of Defense Security Clearance

Benefits

401(k) savings plan
Medical benefits
Employee assistance program
Business travel accident insurance

Company

BAE Systems, Inc.

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Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do. BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Tom Arseneault
President & Chief Executive Officer, BAE Systems, Inc.
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Don Widener, PhD
Chief Technology Officer, Intelligence Solutions
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