CAD Design Specialist Intern Summer 2026

Job Description
How does it feel to work on a team driven to make a big impact? Empowering. We believe your career should always be growing. And that’s exactly what it will do at BAE Systems. You'll hit the ground running with a company truly committed to your growth as you enjoy a special camaraderie on a team dedicated to protecting what really matters. Build your future at BAE Systems.

As an intern you will participate in our nationwide Internship & Co-Op Program, LEAP, where you will have the opportunity to Learn, Engage, Apply, and Progress within the company. You will also have access to additional benefits such as, networking with BAE Systems employees and other students, participating in exciting real-world projects, joining exclusive informational sessions with senior leaders, and expanding mentorship opportunities and career development.

BAE Systems is tasked with designing and implementing new product and technology to Combat Mission Systems (CMS) program. In this position, you will be supporting the Combat Mission Systems Business at our Sterling Heights, MI or Maple Grove, MN facility. Relocation will not be offered, and housing is not provided; we are targeting someone working towards a Bachelor's Degree in Product Design Engineering Technology or a Product Design related Associate's Degree in this role.

Electrical Designer interns who support Combat Vehicle Programs at BAE Systems will typically be assigned to support areas and components within Engineering such as: electrical power generation, distribution and storage, cabling, C4ISR (Command, Control, Computer, Communications, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance), vehicle displays, vehicle databusses (CANBus, Ethernet), transducers, or other sensors, actuators, motors, or lighting. As a Designer intern within the Electrical Engineering organization, you will be part of an integrated product team in the development of a vehicle platform.

We provide each Design intern with an opportunity to gain some hands-on experience with a combat vehicle.
The internship is from May 2026 to August 2026. This job is posted for all candidates for full-time assignments (40 hours / week).

As an Electrical Designer Intern:

• You will work closely with electrical engineering staff and electrical CAD designers to support one or more aspects of the Combat Vehicle design/build process.
• Generating or updating engineering models, drawings, specifications, or other related documentation.
• Perform design and drafting of both electrical and mechanical aspects of electrical/electronic equipment using PTC Creo.
• Create designs and drawings of electrical and electro/mechanical components, wiring harness assemblies, and installations using PTC Creo and Creo Cabling.
• Collaborate with Electrical and Mechanical design teams to develop and integrate complex vehicle systems.
• Aid in the documentation of new or existing 3D models as well as loading models to the document management system using PTC Creo.
• Research vehicle subsystems, such as system architecture, cable interconnect diagrams, electronic and electrical enclosures, to gain a general understanding in military vehicles.
• Gain hands on combat vehicle experience through review, installation, and/or testing.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college/technical institute pursuing a Bachelor's Degree or an Associate's Degree in Electro/Mechanical CAD Design, or related field.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with others.
• Good organizational, planning and follow-up skills.
• Proficient with PC and MS Office Suite.
• Candidates must be local to either Sterling Heights MI or Maple Grove MN.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Interested in a career in the defense industry.
• Completed a minimum of one year of a Bachelor's or Associate's degree.
• Experience with CAD, specifically PTC Creo.
• Hands-on experience repairing/maintaining/building electrical/mechanical systems.
• Interest in working with a multidisciplinary team.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $44660 - $62088

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 Platforms & Services
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.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.

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.

Salary : $44,660 - $62,088