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. This Internship is for May - August 2027, but earlier start dates may be accommodated. In this position, you will be supporting the Combat Mission Systems (CMS) Business out of the Maple Grove, MN office. *Relocation will NOT be offered and housing is not provided*. BAE Systems is a leader in the defense industry, and currently we are seeking a highly motivated and technically curious Embedded Software Engineering Intern to join our Guided Munitions team. In this role, you will contribute directly to the development of mission-critical software that powers next-generation defense systems. You will work alongside experienced engineers to design, implement, and verify C++ code for embedded targets, gaining hands-on experience in a high-stakes, high-precision engineering environment. As an Embedded Software Engineer, you will: • Design & Development: Assist in the architectural design and implementation of embedded software using C++, focusing on efficiency, reliability, and real-time performance for Guided Munitions systems. • Collaborative Review: Actively participate in peer design and code reviews to ensure software quality, maintainability, and adherence to industry and company standards. • Project Management: Maintain disciplined administrative habits by accurately reporting time and progress for each assigned task and project milestone. • Testing & Integration: Support the integration of software with hardware components and participate in debugging and verification activities. • Continuous Learning: Proactively research new technologies and methodologies to solve complex engineering problems, demonstrating a commitment to professional growth.