Chemical Engineering Co-Op, Summer 2026 thru Spring 2027

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.

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.

BAE Systems, one of the world's leading defense contractors and a stable Fortune 500 Company, is hiring a Chemical Engineering Co-Op Student for our Engineering Department at the Holston Army Ammunition Plant in Kingsport, TN. In this position, you will be supporting the Ordnance Systems (OSI) Business at our Kingsport, TN facility. This position will be full time (40 hours / week) onsite at our Kingsport facility beginning in May 2026 - April 2027. Relocation may be offered, but housing is not provided.

As a Chemical Engineering Co-op, you will:

• Participate in a twelve-month assignment beginning May 2026 that will focus in Design / Project Engineering
• Work with experienced engineers in designing new processes, overseeing construction, and assisting with startup and commissioning tasks
• Be involved with common engineering deliverables such as Process Flow Diagrams, Heat & Material Balances, Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams, Equipment Specifications, Interlock Narratives, Pressure Relief Calculations, etc...
• -Participate in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA)

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Must be a US Person due to the nature of our business
• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program at a University with an ABET accredited Chemical Engineering Program seeking a degree in Chemical Engineering or related field
• Completed at least 4 semesters of college engineering coursework
• Basic knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of a relevant field of chemical engineering
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience with MS Office applications: Outlook, Work, Excel, & PowerPoint

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Completion of the first semester of junior or senior year at the time of start of co-op term
• Experience in ChemCAD or Aspen
• Background in Process Safety

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $36540 - $49320

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 : $36,540 - $49,320