Summer Internship Electronic Engineer
// Role Summary
Join BAE Systems as a Digital Intelligence Electronic Engineer Intern in Great Baddow, contributing to cutting-edge defence, aerospace, and security solutions. This 12-week internship offers hands-on experience in electronic system design and development.
// Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop analogue and digital electronics, VHDL, and embedded software.
- Contribute to the full engineering lifecycle, from client interaction to hardware design.
- Implement complex signal processing algorithms and design power supplies.
- Work on low power embedded systems and ruggedized devices for challenging environments.
- Conduct research, data collection, and analysis, managing multiple assignments.
- Must be predicted to obtain a 2:2 in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Maths, or Physics.
// Role Specification
Summer Internship Digital Intelligence Electronic Engineer
Location: Great Baddow
We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements. For this role, you will be expected to attend site 3-5 days per week.
Start Date: 21st June 2027
Length of Contract: 12 weeks
Who we are
Join BAE Systems and be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow – shaping a safer future for all of us. From the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.
Role description
Our Electronic Engineers design and develop analogue and digital electronics, VHDL and embedded/low-level software for a wide range of electronic systems.
Core duties
- Contributing to the full engineering lifecycle, from working with clients through to every aspect of hardware design and manufacture.
- Implementing complex signal processing algorithms in VHDL.
- Designing switch mode power supplies, working on low power embedded systems, developing ruggedized devices for challenging environments.
- Assisting colleagues to pitch new ideas to clients.
- Managing multiple assignments independently, with support from colleagues.
- Carrying out research, data collection and analysis.
The Digital Intelligence Team
Drive success and innovation at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence, where you will develop skills to be an integral part in delivering cutting-edge solutions that protect and empower global security.
Why BAE Systems
Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family – support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and are proud of the difference you make.
A place where everyone can thrive
We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.
Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.
Qualification requirements
As a minimum requirement, you’ll need to have obtained, or be predicted to obtain, a 2:2 in your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Maths, or Physics.