Electrical Engineer Co-Op 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, one of the world’s leading defense contractors, is hiring a Control Systems 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 a week) onsite at our Kingsport, TN facility. Relocation may be offered, but housing is not offered.

As part of our Ordnance Systems team, you will be working alongside some of the industry's top talent on the forefront of energetics technology. We are currently hiring a Control Systems Engineer Co-Op who will be part of a group responsible for the design, implementation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of the complete system, including PLC/DCS (Distributed Control System) controls, Variable Frequency Drives (VFD's), Human Machine Interfaces (HMI’s), and associated communication networks for process control and/or monitoring applications. This position works on capital improvement projects and chemical production support at the Holston Army Ammunition Plant in Kingsport, TN.

As a Electrical Engineering Co-Op, you will:

• Participate in a twelve-month assignment that will focus on Design / Project Engineering.
• Work with experienced engineers in designing new processes, overseeing construction, and assisting with startup and commissioning tasks.
• Be involved with common deliverables such as design documentation and drawings, instrumentation/ equipment specifications, safety reviews, and day to day engineering work order support for the Plant.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program at a University with an ABET accredited Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Controls System Engineering, or Computer Science Program. May consider other engineering related or similar technical degree.
• Completed at least two semesters of college engineering coursework.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with MS Office applications: Outlook, Word, Excel, and 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 Electrical/Electronics, Chemical, Control System, or Computer Science field.ite #LI-1

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $41792 - $56449

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 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.

Salary : $41,792 - $56,449