Shipyard Management Intern -Winter 2026

BAE Systems

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Posted 5 months ago

Internship

San Diego, California

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Interns will work within a diverse workforce, gaining exposure to Navy Surface ships and commercial vessels. They will contribute to substantial work beneficial to their academic and future professional careers while shadowing the Operations department.

BAE Systems is seeking a Shipyard Management Intern for a winter internship in San Diego, CA. This internship targets students enrolled in maritime programs like Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering, offering hands-on experience in a shipyard environment and exposure to Navy surface ships and commercial vessels.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Naval Architecture

Maritime Affairs

Marine Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Maritime Academy

Shipyard

Ship Repair

Program Management

Microsoft Office Suite

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Job Description


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.

BAE Systems Ship Repair is seeking to hire Shipyard Management Interns this Winter at our San Diego, CA facility. Relocation will be offered, but housing is not provided.

This is a eight-week internship targeting students currently enrolled in a maritime program requiring a short-term, hands-on experience in a shipyard environment. Relevant majors would include Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Maritime Affairs, and Mechanical Engineering programs at one of the following maritime academies such as but not limited to California Maritime Academy, Maine Maritime Academy, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Great Lakes Maritime Academy, State University of New York Maritime College, Webb Institute and the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA).

As an intern, you will:
  • Work within a diverse workforce and functional groups
  • Gain exposure to and understand the complexity of Navy Surface ships and various commercial vessels
  • Interact with team members within our company such as program management team members (ship superintendents, project managers, program managers, etc.), craft managers, craft supervisors, safety/chemist employees and other customers
  • Contribute to substantial work that will be beneficial to your academic and future professional careers
  • Experience shipyard production from the view point of the trades via rotational assingments with each core trade. Interns will operate in a supporting role to the trades ensuring educational exposure to the work the trades do and safety compliance at all times.
  • Shadow the Operations department to understand designated portions of a Navy surface ship repair package including the installation, modification, and repair of complex equipment and systems in Engineering, Crew Berthing, Electronic/Combat System Suites, and Mission Control spaces
  • Gather data for reports and analyses. Verify source material for authenticity purposes
Work Environment:
  • The work environment characteristics described are those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
  • Frequently exposure to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat
  • Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts and high, precarious places
  • The noise level in the shipyard environment is usually loud; office environment is usually low to moderate

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.








Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Candidates must be currently enrolled at a Maritime Academy or University pursuing an accredited degree in technical disciplines leading to an Undergraduate degree in the fields of Naval Architecture, Maritime Affairs, Marine Engineering, or related fields.
  • Ability to work under the direction of area managers and trade supervisors for daily taskings and functions.
  • Familiarity with current, computer applications and technologies in applicable engineering disciplines.
  • Ability to develop problem-solving skills
  • Ability to develop and maintain effective, professional relationships, and communicate effectively
  • Ability to access shipboard spaces via vertical/inclined ladders and through compartments with limited overhead and/or confined spaces


Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Entry level knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures within the related fields of engineering
  • Entry level knowledge of ship systems and arrangements


Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $35090 - $47410

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.

BAE Systems

Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do. BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, security and aerospace company headquartered in Arlington, VA, with locations across the country. BAE Systems employees’ dedication and commitment show in everything they create and deliver, including advanced electronic systems, cyber operations and intelligence analysis, combat vehicles, naval weapons, ship maintenance and modernization, and vehicle upgrades and services. How we work is rooted in purpose – a purpose to protect those who protect us, to unite our community of colleagues and customers, and to drive forward the growth and development of our exceptional team members. Connect your passion for making a difference to career full of purpose by visiting jobs.baesystems.com. BAE Systems, Inc. believes in the free exchange of ideas and encourages all visitors to its social media properties to engage in spirited conversation. We expect and encourage differences in opinions and perspectives, but we require a civil discourse. To that end, all posts and comments must: - Refrain from promoting partisan political causes. - Protect confidential, proprietary, embargoed or otherwise protected information. - Respect and protect intellectual property rights and permissions for artistic content. Further, BAE Systems will remove comments that do not contribute to a civil discourse. The following are examples of comments that will be removed: - Profanity, or any speech that is potentially denigrating or demeaning. - Violence, threats of violence, or implied violence. - Descriptions of illegal activity, or implied illegal activity. - Ad hominem attacks or personal insults. - Off-topic or demonstrably false information

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