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Continuous Improvement Engineering Intern III (Summer 2027) Merrimac, NH

Part-time

BAE Systems

Merrimack, NHFull-time / Part-time / Temporary$46–63K/yrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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Compensation
$46–63K/yr
Location
Merrimack, NH
Role Type
Internship
Schedule
Full-time / Part-time / Temporary
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

BAE Systems seeks a Continuous Improvement Engineering Intern for its ES Quality team for summer 2027. The intern will work alongside experienced engineers and senior engineering staff on quality processes, website and database maintenance, microlearning creation, and AI adoption. The internship is part of the LEAP program, which offers project work, career development, and networking. High-performing interns may have the option to continue part time during the school year.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

JavaScriptjQueryHTML5 CSSVyondLean StrategiesSix SigmaQuality StandardsDatabase MaintenanceSQLPythonAgentic AI ToolsStackAITableauPower BICommunicationTeamworkLeadershipHard WorkDefense ElectronicsQuality Management SystemsAgile DevelopmentISO 9001CMMIAS9100

Qualifications

Technical Field DegreeIndustrial EngineeringHardware Mechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringSystems EngineeringSoftware Computer ScienceComputer EngineeringEngineering ManagementMathematicsPhysicsEconomicsInformation Systems

Benefits

401(k) Match
Medical Insurance

Full job description

Job Description

You don t see it, but it s there. Our employees work on the world s most advanced electronics from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F-35 fighter jet. At Electronic Systems, you ll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry s most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we re 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 missions: We Protect Those Who Protect Us and We Innovate For Those Who Move The WorldTM.

Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with us!

We are seeking candidates who will be completing their Sophomore year prior to starting this full-time internship in summer 2027 to join our ES Quality team here at BAE Systems, Inc. In this exciting role, you will work side-by-side with experienced engineers and senior engineering staff.

Internship duration will be during the summer of 2027, with the option to stay on through the school year part time for high performing interns

Intern Responsibilities:

  • Website maintenance (JavaScript, jQuery, and HTML5 CSS necessary) & database maintenance

  • Creation of microlearnings through Vyond software

  • Apply lean strategies to existing processes

  • Learn and Understand Six Sigma Methodologies

  • Understand Quality standards and procedures.

  • Participate and interact with other interns in sector wide activities.

  • Develop understanding of BAE Systems Quality Management System.

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations and Engineering

  • Utilize basic SQL and Python to assist in development of agentic AI tools

  • Create workflows using StackAI software

  • Assist in pushing the adoption of AI in the Quality function

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 pursing a degree in a technical field including (but not limited to):

  • Industrial Engineering

  • Hardware Mechanical, Electrical

  • Systems Engineering

  • Software Computer Science

  • Computer Engineering

  • Engineering Management

  • Mathematics

  • Physics

  • Economics

  • Information Systems

  • Quality Management

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Tableau/Power BI skills a plus

  • Outstanding communication skills

  • Demonstrated teamwork and leadership experience

  • Capacity and motivation for hard work

  • Experience in defense electronics industry

  • Familiarity with Lean and Six Sigma practices

  • Knowledge of Quality Management Systems

  • Experience with Agile Development

  • Exposure to ISO 9001, CMMI, or AS9100

  • Relevant quality certifications

  • Technical internships/co-ops

  • Has a Department of Defense Security Clearance

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $45553 - $63330

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.

Continuous Improvement Engineering Intern III (Summer 2027) Merrimac, NH

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How this job compares

Set against the 1,075 open Quality Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$46–63K/yr
  • US median$115–184K/yr595 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $54K, is 64% below the US median midpoint ($150K) — in the lowest quarter of Quality Engineering salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 12 open Quality Engineering jobs in New Hampshire and 1,075 across the US. 7% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
Quality Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for 7 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 5 to 10 years (780 postings).
Education
461 of the 1,075 open Quality Engineering jobs (43%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 29, 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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