Operations Program Management Intern, Summer

Position: Operations Program Management Intern, Summer 2026
Job Description Full-time onsite:

Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed fulltime on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.

Electronic Systems:

You don't see it, but it's there. Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics - from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F35 fighter jet. At Electronic Systems, you'll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry's most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we're innovating for the future.

And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first - exemplified by our missions: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us" and "We Innovate For Those Who Move The World

TM." Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

Defense:

See what you're missing. Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics - from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we're innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life.

We put our customers first - exemplified by our mission: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us." Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

Operations:

Our Operations employees turn innovative engineering designs into real solutions to meet our customers' needs. From Supply Chain, to manufacturing and test, Electronic Systems offers interns opportunities to work with technology rarely accessible in other manufacturing firms. Our training and development programs provide employees with career advancement in a diverse work environment.

The Role:

In this role you will support Operations Program Managers (OPM) across multiple projects/products by overseeing production planning and execution activities, tracking on-time delivery data, supporting root cause and corrective action analysis, contributing to First Article Inspection plans, and participating in continuous improvement projects.

Key responsibilities will include:

Develop and support affordability plans to help drive cost reduction activities.

Manage First Article Inspection (FAI) priorities as defined by OPMs across various programs.

Support root cause and corrective action analysis to resolve manufacturing and supply chain issues.

Track on-time delivery data and reasons to help improve metrics and manage look-ahead reviews.

Support the manufacturing transition to production and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

LEAP Internship Program:

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.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

* Actively enrolled in a Bachelor's Degree program, entering College Junior or Senior year in Business, Math, Science, Technology, Engineering

* Motivated individual with strong problem-solving abilities and able to work independently

* Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)

* Excellent team player who is willing to contribute and learn

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

* Organized, detail oriented

* Project/task management; make things happen

* Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Teams

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $47833 - $64519

Please note:

This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors…