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Chemical Engineering Co-Op Student - Year Round

BAE Systems

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Engineering - Chemical
Kingsport, TN (On-Site/Office)

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 a co-op 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 and a stable Fortune 500 Company, is hiring a Chemical Engineering Co-op Student for our chemical manufacturing facilities 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 / week) onsite at our Kingsport facility beginning in August 2025 through August 2026. Relocation may be offered, but housing is not provided*.

As a Chemical Engineering Co-op, you will:
  • Participate in a twelve-month assignment beginning August 2025 that will rotate within the facility through two different areas (Explosives Manufacturing, Acids Manufacturing, and Design / Project Engineering are options)
  • Work as part of the manufacturing team and receive projects during each semester designed to give increasing levels of responsibility and exposure to the facility
  • Getting exposure to a manufacturing environment, various engineering calculations, reading diagrams, interfacing with multi-disciplinary teams
  • Supporting manufacturing operations


Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Must be a US Person due to the nature of our business
  • Currently enrolled or recently graduated in an undergraduate program seeking a degree in chemical engineering or related field
  • Completed at least 3 semesters of school
  • Basic knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of a relevant field of chemical engineering
  • 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, & 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 with AFT Arrow
  • Background in Safety Applications


Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $36540 - $49320

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 is a premier global defense and security company with approximately 90,000 employees delivering 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 and services. With headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, this Platform and Services Group of BAE Systems employs nearly 11,000 professionals at more than 30 locations worldwide. Platform and Services is a global leader in the design, development, production, and service support of armored combat vehicles, major and minor caliber naval guns and missile launchers, canisters, artillery systems, and intelligent munitions. People are the greatest asset in any Company. Equal Opportunity Employer/Females/Minorities/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Gender Expression
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At BAE Systems, our ethos is etched in purpose – a purpose that binds us 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. Guided by unwavering commitment, we stand shoulder to shoulder with our defenders, fostering an environment where purpose isn’t just a statement, it’s our shared heartbeat.

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BAE Systems turns defense, aerospace, and security blueprints into tangible realities by partnering with government agencies and other forces in the industry. BAE Systems tackles each project and delivers end results that transcend what previously seemed impossible through their work in areas that include advanced electronic systems, cyber operations, intelligence analysis, combat vehicles, naval weapons, ship maintenance and modernization, and vehicle upgrades and services.
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