About the Role:
This is for a Summer 2026 Internship located at our facility in Sterling Heights, Michigan.
The General Dynamics Land Systems Internship Program provides an opportunity for students looking to start or continue the transition from academia into industry. Our internship assignments provide compensation based on area of study and class standing, and have the students embedded in key functional areas of our business, getting real-world experience and mentorship from seasoned professionals.
The Engineering Software Intern will focus on integration support for vehicle electronic systems. The intern should be a highly motivated Software Engineer to support our vehicle infrastructure OS/BSP team.
This role will specialize in ground vehicle combat weapons computer system/software abstraction layer development, including:
Planning, specification development, Coding and testing moderately complex software control/display/dsp programs. Assisting in other engineering activities such as integration testing, algorithm & data analysis and software troubleshooting.
Company Information
General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable, and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.
What We Offer
Whether you are starting your career or an experienced professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is impactful and built for you.
On-going learning opportunities within and rewarding work environment.
Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track.
Qualifications Sought
Must be pursuing a bachelor's degreein eitherElectrical or Computer Science Engineering; other technical degrees will be considered with relevant experiencefrom an accredited 4-year university or college.
Must have experience with C, C++ programming language.
Must have attained at least a Junior status based on university/college's class standing requirements at the start of the internship.
Must be at least 18 years old
Preferred - GPA of 3.0 or higher
This position may require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance)
No sponsorships offered
Must successfully pass standard pre-employment screens and must provide an official college or university transcript from their school before their first day of employment.
Ability to meet ASR requirements to work in/on various vehicles.
Must be able to complete a 3 month internship from May-Aug 2026
GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience, education/training background, in addition to local market comparableandbusiness considerations when extending an offer.
General Dynamics Land Systems is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race and/or ethnic background, national origin and/or ancestry, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation, marital/parental status, age, military service, veteran status, disability, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, genetic information, or membership in any class protected by applicable law from discrimination in employment.
