Human Resources Intern - Summer

Position: Human Resources Intern - Summer 2026
Job Description How does it feel to work on a team driven to make a big impact? Empowering. We believe your career should always be growing. And that's exactly what it will do at BAE Systems. You'll hit the ground running with a company truly committed to your growth as you enjoy a special camaraderie on a team dedicated to protecting what really matters.

Build your future at BAE Systems.

As an intern, you will participate in our nationwide Internship & Co-Op Program, LEAP, where you will have the opportunity to Learn, Engage, Apply, and Progress within the company. You will also have access to additional benefits such as, networking with BAE Systems employees and other students, participating in exciting real-world projects, joining exclusive informational sessions with senior leaders, and expanding mentorship opportunities and career development.

This is a summer position that has a typical timeframe of late May - August, with potential to return during Winter Break. Internships and Co-ops may be shortened or extended at the discretion of the company. In this position you will be supporting the Intelligence & Security Headquarters in McLean, Virginia and is expected to be hybrid. In this role, you will bring a passion for Human Resources, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, and People and Culture processes to support a team of high performing HR Specialists and Generalists with relevant projects.

In this role, you will

* Have autonomy and flexibility to explore various roles and responsibilities and provide input into your preferred are of interest

* Collaborate with members from various HR functions to learn more about the different facets of human resources, including Employee Relations, Talent Management, Total Rewards, Compensation, Learning and Development, and HR Operations

* Work directly with HRBP team members to deliver on priorities

* Participate in the execution of our sector wide internship program

* Other duties as assigned or required

Who you are

* You are a curious and agile learner, who seeks to understand how things are connected

* You are a collaborative team player and seek feedback from others

* You are articulate and able to concisely explain complex subject matter in person and in email

* You are innovative and enjoy taking new ideas and driving them forward

* You are a problem solver that is willing to put in the time and effort it takes to get the job done

* You have strong IT skills and are able to be creative when leveraging platforms such as Excel and Power Point

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

* Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's Degree with a focus in Human Resource Management or other related fields

* Rising Junior, Senior, or Graduate student

* Strong working knowledge of basic office automation tool suites such as MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

* Ability to work independently or in a team environment

* Effective written and verbal communication skills

* Ability to prioritize projects with varying deadlines

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

* Previous HR related internship experience

* Completed at least two years of an undergraduate degree

* Local to a site location

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $44724 - $60326

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.

About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems.

Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems…