Quality Engineering Intern II (Summer 2027) Cedar Rapids, IA
Cedar Rapids, IAFull-time / Temporary$43–58K/yrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago
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Job overview
The Quality Engineering Intern will join BAE Systems’ Precision Strike Quality Organization and support Production Engineering within the Navigation & Sensor Systems Product Line. The intern will contribute to product and process conformance and customer satisfaction by supporting quality assurance activities, the Quality Management System, and program contractual requirements. The role is part of the LEAP Internship & Co-op Program, which offers project work, career development, and networking opportunities.
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Job Description
What s it like realizing your potential at an innovative company that takes on some of the world s most important challenges? Rewarding. As part of our Precision Strike Quality Organization, you ll join a diverse group of driven professionals who design the products and systems that support enhanced military capabilities, protect national security, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure. With us, you ll be able to make an impact while you hone your skills and grow in your career.
BAE Systems is looking for a Quality Engineering Intern who will be a member of a cross-functional program team. They will contribute to Program performance, verification of product/process conformance, and customer satisfaction by applying their technical expertise to execute product assurance engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle. This position will consist of supporting Production Engineering in the execution of the Quality Management System and Program Contractual Requirements within the Navigation & Sensor Systems Product Line.
Intern Responsibilities:
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Assist with defect data analytics and material to be presented by engineers
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Perform quick-check assessments within manufacturing environment
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Supplement microelectronics inspection training materials with newly released criteria illustrations
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Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations and Engineering
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Participate and interact with other interns in sector-wide activities
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Develop understanding of BAE Systems Quality Management System
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
Transitioning into Junior or Senior year during the Summer of 2027 in a technical field including (but not limited to)::
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Systems Engineering
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Software Computer Science
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Computer Engineering
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Hardware Mechanical, Electrical
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Industrial Engineering
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Engineering Management
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Quality Management
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
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Experience with Agile Development
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Exposure to ISO 9001, CMMI, or AS9100
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Outstanding communication skills
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Demonstrated teamwork and leadership experience
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Capacity and motivation for hard work
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Experience in the defense electronics industry
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Hands-on experience with Electronics Assemblies
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Familiarity with Lean and Six Sigma practices
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Knowledge of Quality Management Systems
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Relevant quality certifications
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Technical internships/co-ops
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Has a Department of Defense Security Clearance
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Hands-on experience with Electronics Assemblies
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $42654 - $57573
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.
Quality Engineering Intern II (Summer 2027) Cedar Rapids, IA
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How this job compares
Set against the 1,065 open Quality Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 2, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$43–58K/yr
- US median$115–184K/yr611 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $50K, is 67% below the US median midpoint ($150K) — in the lowest quarter of Quality Engineering salary ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 11 open Quality Engineering jobs in Iowa and 1,065 across the US. 7% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- Quality Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for 7 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 4 to 10 years (778 postings).
- Education
- 438 of the 1,065 open Quality Engineering jobs (41%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 2, 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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