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Quality Engineering Intern - Manufacturing Product Assurance - Summer 2026
internshipNashua$48k - $67k

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Location

Nashua

Salary

$48k - $67k

Type

internship

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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 F35 fighter jet. At Electronic Systems, you’ll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry’s most difficult problems.

We are looking for a Quality Engineering Intern in Manufacturing Product Assurance to implement tools and processes to ensure product or services meets the standards of quality including reliability, usability and performance. You must be a self-starting problem solver who will utilize your analytical skills to find innovative solutions to quality-related issues. Strong communication skills are essential to understand requirements and expectations, make progress reports and present findings.

Intern Responsibilities may include:

  • Assist with defect data analytics and material to be presented by engineers
  • Perform quick-check assessments within manufacturing environment
  • Supplement microelectronics inspection training materials with newly released criteria illustrations
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations and Engineering
  • Participate and interact with other interns in sector wide activities
  • 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
Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in a technical field including (but not limited to) with an expected graduation date in 2027:
  • Hardware – Mechanical, Electrical
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Systems Engineering
  • Software – Computer Science
  • Computer Engineering
  • Engineering Management
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Information Systems
  • Quality Management



Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Hands-on experience with Electronics Assemblies
  • 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
  • Relevant quality certifications
  • Technical internships/co-ops
  • Exposure to ISO 9001, CMMI, or AS9100



Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $48620 - $67640

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 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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.

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.

Other facts

Tech stack
Quality Engineering,Analytical Skills,Communication Skills,Teamwork,Leadership,Problem Solving,Defect Data Analytics,Microelectronics Inspection,Lean Practices,Six Sigma,Quality Management Systems,ISO 9001,CMMI,AS9100

About BAE Systems

At BAE Systems, we help our customers to stay a step ahead when protecting people and national security, critical infrastructure and vital information. We provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions and employ a skilled workforce of 107,000 people in more than 40 countries.

From state of the art cyber threat detection to flight control systems that enable pilots to make better decisions, we never stop innovating to ensure that our customers maintain their advantage. This is a long-term commitment involving significant investments in skills. We also work closely with local partners to support economic development through the transfer of knowledge, skills and technology.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Defense and Space Manufacturing
Founding Year: 1999

What you'll do

  • The intern will assist with defect data analytics and perform assessments within the manufacturing environment. They will also collaborate with Operations and Engineering and develop an understanding of the Quality Management System.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does BAE Systems pay for a Quality Engineering Intern - Manufacturing Product Assurance - Summer 2026?

BAE Systems offers a competitive compensation package for the Quality Engineering Intern - Manufacturing Product Assurance - Summer 2026 role. The salary range is USD 49k - 68k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.

What does a Quality Engineering Intern - Manufacturing Product Assurance - Summer 2026 do at BAE Systems?

As a Quality Engineering Intern - Manufacturing Product Assurance - Summer 2026 at BAE Systems, you will: the intern will assist with defect data analytics and perform assessments within the manufacturing environment. They will also collaborate with Operations and Engineering and develop an understanding of the Quality Management System..

Why join BAE Systems as a Quality Engineering Intern - Manufacturing Product Assurance - Summer 2026?

BAE Systems is a leading Defense and Space Manufacturing company. The Quality Engineering Intern - Manufacturing Product Assurance - Summer 2026 role offers competitive compensation.

Is the Quality Engineering Intern - Manufacturing Product Assurance - Summer 2026 position at BAE Systems remote?

The Quality Engineering Intern - Manufacturing Product Assurance - Summer 2026 position at BAE Systems is based in Nashua, New Hampshire, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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