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BAE Systems, Inc.

Software Engineering Intern (On-Site), Winter 2026

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Hybrid
Rome, NY
Internship
Hybrid
Rome, NY
Internship
Develop and support software platforms and mission applications for C4ISR systems in a defense environment. Responsibilities include analyzing, designing, coding, debugging, testing, configuring, and deploying software in an agile continuous-development setting. Interns collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams under technical leadership while gaining experience with software tools, programming languages, web services, and development environments.
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Job Description
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 are 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.
In Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) Systems, you will help develop systems that sense, control, exploit and disseminate actionable information to warfighters supporting a variety of missions. The C4ISR Systems line of business within the Electronic Systems (ES) Sector of BAE Systems is looking for Software Engineering Interns. Individuals who are looking for a company that fosters a work environment in which technical excellence and a strong work ethic is highly valued. If you are a qualified candidate who loves to develop software and continuously expand your skillset, this is the career opportunity for you. The BAE Rome NY campus, established in 1997, provides technical support across multiple ES Sector projects providing both operations and sustainment support to existing efforts and cutting edge solutions for emerging products.
As a Software Engineer Intern, you can expect to gain a breadth of experience working on cross-functional teams under the guidance of Senior Level Engineering. Our Software Engineer Interns have the opportunity to assist in design and development of software platforms and mission applications and will work in a rapid development environment as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Assigned tasks will be technically challenging, achievable, time-boxed, and under the direction of technical leadership. Duties will include analyzing, developing, debugging, testing, configuring, and deploying software solutions in an agile continuous development environment. Applying state-of-the-art software development tools and techniques, working alongside other highly motivated engineers. The Java programming language is the norm for the majority of ES projects. However, many other technologies are typically used as well (e.g. Java, JavaScript, Web Services, SOA, Python, PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, etc.).
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 full-time on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time. To allow employees to balance their work and personal lives, we offer flexible "9/80" work schedules, where employees work nine-hour days with every other Friday off within a two-week pay period.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Enrollment in a BS/BA, or MS/MA engineering/technical degree program
  • Entering Junior or Senior level year (BS/BA) or MS/MA student
  • Ability to obtain an active Top Secret/SCI clearance. The applicant must be able to maintain their security clearance for the position. Applicant must also be able to obtain and maintain the CompTIA Security+ certification.
  • Basic understanding of standard software skills in design and code
  • Exposure to multiple high level programming languages (e.g., Java/J2EE, C/C++)
  • Exposure to various scripting languages - JavaScript, Python, PHP
  • Exposure to UNIX / Linux / Windows based development environments
  • Exposure to data structures, software design patterns and multiple programming language features
  • Team player with a proactive attitude and the ability to be productive in a dynamic environment
  • Ability to work in a collaborative environment (open seating arrangement)
  • Strong oral and written communications skills
  • Ability to take initiative, multi-task and work well under pressure

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Applicants with a current TS/SCI security clearance
  • Applicants with a current CompTIA Security+ certification
  • Experience developing with Java, Java EE, C/C++, Web Services, SOA
  • Experience with Cloud Computing, Angular Framework, Perl, JSON, HTML/CSS
  • Experience with build systems, such as Make, Ant, Maven and Gradle
  • Experience with version control systems, such as Subversion and GIT
  • Experience developing web-based graphical user interfaces (GUI) and applications
  • Experience implementing software designs as a member of a development team
  • Technical writing skills: capable of creating and modifying engineering documentation
  • Familiarity with Agile methodology principles

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $46437 - $62721
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 Electronic Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

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