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Research Engineering Intern IV, Summer 2027 (Onsite)

BAE Systems

Merrimack, NHFull-time / Temporary$58–81K/yrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Compensation
$58–81K/yr
Location
Merrimack, NH
Role Type
Internship
Schedule
Full-time / Temporary
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Security clearance

Job overview

BAE Systems FAST Labs seeks interns enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs to support research and development across technical areas. Interns may work on RF, algorithms, signal processing, AI/ML, or reverse engineering, and contribute to modeling, simulation, data analysis, and scripting. The internship is onsite in Merrimack, New Hampshire, and includes participation in the nationwide LEAP Internship & Co-op Program.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationSelf-MotivationIndependent WorkTimely Task CompletionRF TechnologiesAlgorithmsSignal ProcessingArtificial IntelligenceMachine LearningReverse EngineeringVulnerability DetectionExploitationPerformance AnalysisData AnalysisMATLABCPython

Qualifications

Graduate Program EnrollmentEngineering, Computer Science, Physics, Math, or Related FieldUS DoD Security Clearance EligibilitySecret or Higher Security ClearanceResearch and Development Experience

Benefits

401(k) Match
Medical Insurance

Full job description

Job Description

FAST Labs is a world-class research organization. Our vision, We secure the future through fearless innovation, fuels our curiosity and propels our technical teams to take on never been done before challenges. FAST Labs defines the next generation of technology across BAE Systems Aerospace & Mission Systems (AMS) segment. FAST Labs is seeking interns currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs to support our Research and Development (R&D) programs across multiple Technical Areas. These Tech Areas develop novel technologies ranging from the next generation of new RF/cyber algorithms to demonstration of advanced EW capabilities in integrated systems at government ranges.

Roles and Responsibilities may include:

  • Support research focused teams in the design, test, or analysis of capabilities in RF, algorithms, signal processing, artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML), or reverse engineering/vulnerability detection/exploitation.

  • Contribute to modeling, simulation, and analysis tasks that help validate prototype performance.

  • Collect and analyze data; produce plots, summaries, or insights for the team.

  • Develop or modify small scripts or tools (often in MATLAB or Python) to automate data processing or simulations.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams.

  • Demonstrate curiosity and initiative while staying aligned with mentor guidance.

In addition to your technical assignment, 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.

This internship will be located onsite in Merrimack NH.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Must be currently enrolled in a graduate program for Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Math, or a related field.

  • Strong interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.

  • Demonstrated self-motivation and ability to work independently.

  • Ability to close on discrete tasking in a timely manner.

  • Must be eligible for a US DoD security clearance

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Knowledge of RF technologies, algorithms, signal processing, artificial intelligence/machine learning, reverse engineering/vulnerability detection/exploitation, performance and data analysis

  • Research and development (R&D) experience

  • Experience with MATLAB, C , Python

  • Security clearance (secret or higher)

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $58344 - $81128

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.

Research Engineering Intern IV, Summer 2027 (Onsite)

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How this job compares

Set against the 1,374 open Research and Development jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$58–81K/yr
  • US median$118–170K/yr716 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $70K, is 52% below the US median midpoint ($145K) — in the lowest quarter of Research and Development salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 1,374 open Research and Development jobs across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Experience
Research and Development postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 8 years (901 postings).
Education
729 of the 1,374 open Research and Development jobs (53%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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