Quality Engineering Intern

February 10, 2026
$29 / hour

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Job Description

Job Title: Quality Engineering Intern

Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS)

About the Role:

Are you looking to apply your engineering skills to impactful projects that support our nation’s defense? General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for a Quality Engineering Intern to join our dedicated team. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on projects vital to national security missions, collaborating with esteemed customers and a talented group of colleagues.

As an active member of the Manufacturing Quality Team, you will gain invaluable experience enforcing quality requirements within a highly-regulated aerospace manufacturing environment. The principles and tools learned in this role are universally applicable to any product manufacturing setting. We offer a flexible work environment where your contributions are recognized and rewarded, alongside a competitive wage.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Demonstrate a thorough understanding of engineering technology.
  • Currently enrolled in an accredited degree program in:
    • Industrial Systems Engineering
    • Electrical Engineering
    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Other related scientific or technical discipline.
  • Preference for a standing of sophomore or higher.
  • Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities & What You’ll Do:

As a Quality Engineering Intern, you will be an integral part of ensuring quality across our manufacturing facility. You can expect to actively participate in a variety of hands-on activities, including:

  • Performing Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations.
  • Conducting Stock Sweeps to manage inventory quality.
  • Assisting with First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR).
  • Validating defective product dispositions in accordance with J-STD-001 standards.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve real and current manufacturing challenges.

What You’ll Gain:

  • Apply your classroom-learned skills to a real-world defense program.
  • Enhance your skillset by working alongside a talented and technically accomplished group of colleagues.
  • Gain valuable experience in quality enforcement within a highly-regulated aerospace manufacturing environment.
  • Develop expertise in crucial quality processes like RCCA, FAIR, and defect validation.
  • Collaborate on high-stakes national security missions.
  • Enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded.

Target Salary Range:

USD $22.00/Hr. – USD $29.00/Hr. This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Company Overview:

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high-technology solutions, products, and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment, and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans