Engineering Intern

Job Description

Engineering Intern | General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS)

The Tone:
This is an internship at General Dynamics Mission Systems. The company engineers a diverse portfolio of high-technology solutions, products, and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. This role offers an exciting opportunity for an Engineering Intern to apply classroom-learned skills to projects that directly support the nation’s fundamental defense services. Interns will work within a collaborative and flexible environment, contributing to high-stakes national security missions alongside a global team of over 12,000 top professionals. General Dynamics Mission Systems values trust, honesty, alignment, and transparency, offering a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose and competitive benefits.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Pay: $0.01–$0.02 yearly
• Mission: This person supports critical defense programs by applying academic knowledge to develop solutions for national security missions.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Program Support: Apply your academic knowledge and engineering skills to provide essential support for critical defense programs, directly contributing to national security.
• Solution Development: Work closely with esteemed customers to develop innovative solutions tailored for diverse national security missions.
• Team Collaboration: Collaborate with talented and technically accomplished teams on various technical projects, ensuring alignment with General Dynamics Mission Systems’ core mission.
• Skill Enhancement: Actively enhance your professional skill set and gain valuable real-world experience within a leading defense technology company.
• Contribute and Grow: Operate within a flexible work environment where your contributions are recognized and rewarded, fostering professional growth.

The Must-Haves
• Background: This role requires current enrollment in an accredited degree program, specifically within Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or another closely related scientific or technical discipline. Candidates must demonstrate a thorough and strong grasp of core engineering principles and underlying technology.
• Experience: Due to the sensitive nature of the work performed within General Dynamics Mission Systems facilities, U.S. Citizenship is a mandatory requirement for all applicants. No prior professional experience beyond academic standing is explicitly required.
• Skills: A strong foundational understanding of core engineering principles and concepts is essential for success in this role, enabling the application of theoretical knowledge to practical defense challenges.
• Bonus: While not strictly required, preference will be given to candidates who have achieved a sophomore academic standing or higher within their degree program.