Summer 2026 Electrical/Electronic Engineering Internship

Job Description

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POSITION TITLE: Summer 2026 Internship – Electrical/Electronic Engineering

LOCATION: Sterling Heights, Michigan

PROGRAM TIMELINE: May – August 2026 (3 months)

About the Program

The General Dynamics Land Systems Internship Program offers an invaluable opportunity for students to transition from academia into industry. Interns are embedded in key functional areas of the business, gaining real-world experience and receiving mentorship from seasoned professionals. Compensation is provided based on the intern’s area of study and class standing.

Company Information

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace, and defense company, employing over 90,000 individuals worldwide.

General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS), a business unit of General Dynamics, boasts a strong foundation in delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities for military vehicles. Our team is dedicated to continuous process and productivity improvements, aiming to reduce product costs while simultaneously enhancing troop safety and effectiveness. GDLS collaborates closely with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure military vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable, and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.

What We Offer

Whether you are at the start of your career or an experienced professional, GDLS provides an impactful Total Rewards package:

• Healthcare: Including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Competitive Base Pay: Compensation based on area of study and class standing.
• 401k Match: Generous 6% company match.
• Hybrid Work Schedule: May be available, offering flexibility.
• 9/80 Work Schedule: This position typically follows a 9/80 schedule, allowing employees who work nine-hour days Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
• Onsite Amenities: Includes a recently remodeled cafeteria with new equipment, a fitness center, and an outdoor fitness track.

Responsibilities to Anticipate/Expect

Interns will gain hands-on experience in the following areas:

1. Electrical/Electronic Engineering

• Digital Circuit Design: Working with digital signal conditioning, encoders, counters, sinking I/O, sourcing I/O, impedance matching, A/D & D/A conversion, digital filters (IIR, LP, HP, BP, etc.), control logic, power management, and optical/galvanic isolation.
• Analog Circuit Design: Engaging in analog signal conditioning, analog filter design (LP, HP, BP, etc.), understanding filter response, aliasing mitigation, and working with resolver, LVDT, and thermocouple circuits.
• AC/DC Power: Designing and analyzing AC and DC power circuits, circuit protection (3VDC, 5VDC, 28VDC, 120VAC, 240VAC), and demonstrating knowledge of working with high voltage.
• Signal Analysis: Performing frequency and duty cycle generation/measurement, Fast Fourier Frequency analysis, noise analysis, and understanding various filter types and their performance.

2. Cable/Harness Design

• Cable Design Knowledge / Calculations: Applying knowledge of wire types, stranding, usage, insulation, frequency characteristics, sizing (current, voltage, power), thermal properties, propagation delays, physical strength, fill capacity, and weight.
• Cable Signal Analysis Knowledge: Conducting signal analysis considering R/L/C effects, noise analysis (filtering), and understanding the impact of length on propagation delays (trunk lengths, stub lengths).

3. Electrical Drawings

• Designing electrical single line diagrams.
• Creating electrical layout drawings.
• Developing electrical cable drawings.
• Producing electrical schematics.

Required Tools Familiarity

Applicants should have familiarity with the following tools:

• MATLAB/SIMULINK
• EXCEL
• VISIO

Qualifications

Required

• Must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in either Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field from an accredited 4-year university or college. Other technical degrees will be considered with relevant experience.
• General relevant computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must successfully pass standard pre-employment screens.
• Must provide an official college or university transcript from their school before their first day of employment.
• Must be able to complete a 3-month internship from May-August 2026.

Preferred

• Attained Junior status based on university/college’s class standing requirements at the start of the internship.
• A GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Additional Requirements & Considerations

• This position may require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance).
• No sponsorship offered.
• May need to meet ASR requirements to work in/on various vehicles, if needed.

Other Qualifications Sought (Soft Skills)

• High degree of organizational skills and problem-solving ability, specifically the ability to work as a self-starter, especially in calling on resources outside the company.
• Resourcefulness in finding information and answers from within and outside the company.
• Respect for details and ability to execute them at a high level without micro-supervision.
• Ability to prioritize and execute to achieve desired company and project goals with prudence and a sense of urgency.
• Collaborative approach and respectful relationship style with colleagues, consultants, and third-party service providers.
• Articulate communication – verbal, pictorial, numerical – as relevant to the development process.
• Excellent telephone etiquette, communication, and organizational skills, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of organization with customer information.
• Desire to learn and professionally grow.
• A willingness and flexibility to do “whatever it takes” to learn the business; a strong team player.

GDLS considers factors such as scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience, education/training background, in addition to local market comparable and business considerations when extending an offer.

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