Software Engineering CO-OP, Summer-Fall 2026

Job Description

BAE Systems, Inc. is looking for a highly motivated and driven software engineering CO-OP participant to join our Summer and Fall CO-OP program for 2026. As a Software Engineer Technical CO-OP participant, you will join a team of engineers supporting software development opportunities that provide value to our customers and solve real world problems. Your contributions will play a crucial role in ensuring our partner’s mission accomplishment and support the defense of our nation.

As a team member, your daily tasks may include developing new code, resolving critical problems, improving system stability and resilience, and so much more! We strive to provide an open, collaborative environment which promotes growth, learning, and cooperation in order to make BAE a great working environment for the very best software engineers in the industry. Our goal is to provide our CO-OPs with the opportunity to grow past the academic realm of knowledge, and step into the vast world of Software Engineering. This is accomplished while also providing meaningful contributions which make a difference for our country and the world.

BAE Systems works with state-of-the-art technologies that will expand your software toolbox in a real-world Software Engineering environment. Your CO-OP experience may include the opportunity to work with new client-based frameworks like REACT/AngularJS, new architectures like AWS, Azure, Rancher, Kubernetes, new server-side frameworks like GRADLE and SPRING, database implementations like SQL (Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NOSQL(MongoDB, Allegrograph, Mark Logic, Redis, DynamoDB), and various other technologies.

In addition to your program work, during your time as a CO-OP you will be a part of our summer internship program. The program is set up to provide an opportunity for you to network with other interns, build relationships, and have fun! Typical summer internship activities include onsite lunches with leadership, offsite escape rooms or bowling nights, an outing to watch our San Diego Padres play at Petco Park, and a large role in organizing our primary summer fundraiser for a non-profit organization. The intern program is led by one of our engineers who will provide mentoring and coaching throughout the summer.

If you are looking for a challenge and are seeking a rewarding experience with the opportunity to make a difference, please consider joining out highly praised CO-OP program for the summer and fall of 2026.

* Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US Person status

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Transitioning into Junior or Senior year during the Summer of 2026 or pursing a graduate degree
• Majoring in one of the following programs:
  • Computer Science
  • Computer Engineering
  • Software Engineering
  • Other coding related degree
• Knowledge of Data Structures and Object Oriented Programming
• Driven to learn and a passion for providing excellent products
• Proficient in one of the following languages:
  • Java
  • C
  • C#
  • Python
  • JavaScript

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Knowledge of AGILE based development
• Frontend development and visualization tools/languages such as:
  • Angular
  • HTML 5.0
  • CSS 3.0 / SASS
  • ReactJS
  • WebSockets
  • WebGL / OpenGL / GSSL
  • Canvas
  • Qt
  • ChartJS / D3
• Backend development tools/languages such as:
  • Spring Framework
  • Gradle
  • Maven
  • Docker
  • Kafka
  • Bash
  • NodeJS
• Any Infrastructure/DevOps tools such as:
  • AWS
  • Azure
  • Gitlab
  • Jenkins
  • Git
  • Kubertes
  • Rancher
  • Helm
• Database experience utilizing any of the following:
  • Oracle
  • PostgreSQL
  • MySQL
  • MongoDB
  • REDIS
  • Elastisearch
• Experience with image processing, machine learning, or GIS packages such as:
  • MathWorks
  • OpenCV
  • PyTorch
  • ArcGIS
  • QGIS

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $50079 - $67640

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.

Salary : $50,079 - $67,640