Job Description
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.
The Opportunity
BAE Systems is seeking an AI/ML Engineer Intern for Summer 2026 with a Computer Science Data Engineering Software Engineering or Computer Engineering background. Join our AI-Enabled Digital Engineering Team and become a member of a diverse enthusiastic and highly productive team where each employee has the opportunity to grow their skills and work on rewarding projects. The selected candidate will contribute to the design development and deployment of intelligent systems that can learn from data make predictions classify objects and generate insights. As an AI/ML Engineer you will play a critical role in developing high-quality analytic algorithms that drive business value and mission-critical use cases in support of our Chief Innovation & Strategy Office (CSO). The selected candidate will work closely with the AI-Enabled Digital Engineering Team to support the development of AI/ML tools by performing the following functions:
- Design develop and deploy AI/ML models using popular libraries and frameworks (e.g. TensorFlow Pytorch Scikit-learn Keras).
- Conduct feature engineering and feature selection to optimize model performance.
- Collaborate with Data Engineers to prepare data for AI/ML model development ensuring that the data is in a suitable format for model training.
- Implement AI/ML algorithms including design training testing verification and validation activities.
- Develop and implement data pipelines to enable retrieval of data from federated data systems (e.g. cloud storage or on-premises databases).
- Develop and implement monitoring systems to ensure AI/ML model reliability and performance using tools such as Prometheus Grafana or New Relic.
- Stay up to date on best practices and emerging technologies in AI/ML including advancements in deep learning natural language processing and computer vision.
- You are driven by mission.
- You love learning how to use and administer new tools and technologies.
- You enjoy working with people and collaborating across teams.
- You have a high degree of personal drive initiative and the ability to drive change.
- You can explain complex subjects concisely in person and in email.
- You love finding new and creative ways to solve problems.
- You constantly ask questions and love learning.
- You are always anticipating your customers' needs and working to exceed their expectations.
- You live for details.
- You are willing to put in the time and effort it takes to get the job done.
- You are always looking for ways to do things better and faster.
- You are constantly updating your to-do list and planning ahead.
- You are more interested in getting the job done right than who gets credit.
- You are a good judge of how long projects take to complete and always alert others if things get off track.
Required Education Experience & Skills
- Enrolled student at an accredited 4-year college / university having completed a minimum of three years (Junior) by start of internship.
- Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science Data Engineering Software Engineering Computer Engineering or a related STEM field.
- Preferred course work or experience with AI development and AI prompting
- Knowledge of AI/ML libraries and frameworks (e.g. TensorFlow Pytorch Scikit-learn).
- Knowledge in programming languages (e.g. Python JSON/XML structured and unstructured query languages).
- Excellent oral and written communication skills interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with others.
- Demonstrated self-starter with organizational planning and follow-up skills.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $49592 - $68993
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 integration and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
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.
Skills Required
- Enrolled student at an accredited 4-year college/university having completed a minimum of three years (Junior) by start of internship
- Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science Data Engineering Software Engineering Computer Engineering or a related STEM field
- Preferred course work or experience with AI development and AI prompting
- Knowledge of AI/ML libraries and frameworks (e.g. TensorFlow Pytorch Scikit-learn)
- Knowledge in programming languages (e.g. Python JSON/XML structured and unstructured query languages)
- Excellent oral and written communication skills interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with others
- Demonstrated self-starter with organizational planning and follow-up skills
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What We Do
Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission but it’s what we do. As a leading aerospace defense and security company we work together to deliver a full range of products and services for air land space and naval forces as well as advanced electronics security information technology solutions and customer support services. How we work is rooted in purpose – a purpose to protect those who protect us to unite our community of colleagues and customers and to drive forward the growth and development of our exceptional team members. It's where purpose connects.
Why Work With Us
We believe your career should be filled with innovation and discovery. And that's exactly what you'll find at BAE Systems. As you work to develop the latest technology and defend national security you will continually hone your skills and expand knowledge. On a sharp and collaborative team you will be challenged – and supported – at every turn.
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