Summer Intern Information Management and Technology

Job Description

Description

Job title: Summer Intern Air Information Management and Technology

Location: Warton/Samlesbury (Lancashire). We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – however for this role you will be expected to attend your site 5 days per week.

Salary: £25,900 (pro-rata) 

End Date: 10th September 2027

Who we are 

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow – shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space – there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Role description 

This role supports the delivery of IM&T projects that provide valuable capabilities to the business and its customers, while developing data-driven solutions to improve performance and decision-making. It involves maintaining and enhancing the design, business, and manufacturing systems that underpin innovative products, as well as working closely with stakeholders to understand and shape IT requirements. The position requires handling a wide range of complex tasks, investigating and resolving issues, and contributing across IT processes, services, and projects. Responsibilities also include planning, scheduling, and monitoring work to ensure objectives, timescales, quality standards, and business requirements are successfully met.

Core duties 

• Helping to manage IM&T projects delivering capability to the business and our customers. 
• Developing data solutions to enhance business understanding and performance.
• Maintaining and improving design, business and manufacturing systems used to develop our pioneering products.
• Working with our in-house customers to understand and shape their requirements for IT systems.
• Works on a broad range of complex activities, in a variety of contexts. Can investigate, define and resolve complex issues. Assists in other areas of IT process, service and project.
• Plans, schedules and monitors work to meet time and targets in line with processes and quality requirements of IT.

The Air Team  

We have a proud heritage in the development, manufacture, upgrade and support of world-leading combat and fast jet trainer aircraft. We operate across the globe, supporting design, production, and provision of aircraft including Typhoon, F-35 and Tempest.

Why BAE Systems

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work – this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family – support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive
 
We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do. 

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Qualification requirements

As a minimum requirement you’ll need to be on track to obtain, a 2:2 Bachelor’s degree or a pass at Master’s level in the following subjects: All subjects considered.

Start date: 21st June 2027
Length of contract: 12 weeks