Systems Software Engineering Intern – Embedded Systems

Location: Huntsville, Alabama, United States

Category: Engineering & Technology

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Description

BAE Systems’ Precision Strike (PS) Business Area in Huntsville Alabama has immediate openings for Systems Software Engineering Interns to work with Embedded Systems within the Precision Guidance and Sensing Solutions (PGSS) Product Line specializing in RF and EO/IR Seeker development programs.

Ignite Your Career with BAE Systems. Are you a final-year student or a graduate student looking to apply your academic knowledge to real-world, mission-critical defense technology? BAE Systems in Huntsville is looking for ambitious Systems Software Interns to join our team.

We put our customers first – exemplified by our mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.”

This isn't just a summer internship—for local candidates, this is a gateway to a long-term career. You will work at the intersection of hardware and software, developing the embedded systems that protect those who serve.

What You Will Do:

As a Systems Software Intern, you won't just be observing; you'll be contributing. You will:

Develop & Integrate: Work on understanding Systems and embedded software development for complex electronic systems.

Hands-On Testing: Step out of the code and into the lab, using professional test equipment to integrate and validate your software on actual hardware to align with Systems Requirements.

Collaborate: Work alongside seasoned engineers to solve intricate problems in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Education: Currently entering your Senior year of an Engineering degree or pursuing a Master’s degree.
Technical Foundation: A solid understanding of basic electronics.
Coding Toolkit: Proficiency in at least one or more of the following: C++, Python, or MATLAB.
Eligibility: Must be a US Citizen eligible for a Secret Department of Defense (DoW) clearance.
Bonus Points If You Have:
Experience with laboratory test equipment (oscilloscopes, signal generators, etc.).
Previous internship experience in embedded systems or software development.
A curiosity for how complex electronic systems communicate and function.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Understanding of radar principles

• Understanding of CPU, GPU, & FPGA Radar signal processing and control

• Understanding of Electrro-optics principles
• Understanding of Digital Engineering

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $54631 - $73752

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.