About the Role:
The General Dynamics Land Systems Summer 2026 Internship Program provides an opportunity for students looking to start or continue the transition from academia into industry. Our three-month 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. As part of your summer experience, you will join our team and use your education, experience, and creativity to make an impact. The majority of our internship program positions will take place at our Corporate Headquarters Sterling Heights, Michigan.
As an intern in theFuture Systems and Capabilities group, you shall execute technical activities associated with system and subsystem development, build, test and evaluate defense specific technologies and components. This will include learning and executing Software and System Engineering principles, a core knowledge of military vehicle software/hardware design, and integration and test of systems and subsystems.The intern will participate in multi-disciplined teams of Systems Engineering and Software Engineering Integrated Product Teams with a spirit of creativity, innovation, quality and continuous improvement. With a focus on researching, studying, designing and executing advanced concepts you will enable GDLS to successfully capture, execute, and grow US-based programs of record, and position this set of emerging technologies to compete and grow in international markets.
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:
If you are just starting your career or are an experience professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is Impactful and built for you.
Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending
Competitive base pay.
401k Match (6%)
9-80 Work Schedule (The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.)
Onsite Cafeteria remodeled and updated fitness center, and outdoor fitness track.
Responsibilities To Anticipate for This Role:
This internship role is focused on the development of new concepts/algorithms, technology research, special studies, and advanced software and hardware product development for defense systems.
Learn and apply Systems and Software Engineering processes in the development of new vehicle and subsystem concepts.
Execute rapid concept development and conduct studies, proposals, and analysis of alternatives.
Perform analysis, definition, and management of system/software requirements, functions, architectures and interfaces and their allocation to product subsystems.
Perform integration, build and test/evaluation activities for prototypes (vehicles, systems, subsystems and components).
Research, assess and support the study of new technologies, capabilities and disruptive solutions.
Develop competitive solutions for proposal efforts.
Work closely in a team environment with Advanced Program Engineers.
Support initiatives to improve and optimize software processes and adoption of tools to enable our ability to go further and faster with R&D investments.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Sought:
Pursing a Bachelor's degree majoring in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
Attained at least a sophomore status based on university/college's class standing requirements at the start of the internship
Preferred - GPA of 3.0 or higher
Must be at least 18 years old
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 provided
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.
Must be able to complete a minimum of a full-time, 3-month assignment
Background or class study in programming languages
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (e.g.,Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Strong interest and enthusiasm for emerging technologies.
Track-record of successful project and technology development activities.
Very strong verbal and written communication skills.
Interest in new business development &engaging with internal & external customer leaders.
Demonstrated creativity / innovation.
A spirit of continuous improvement.
Demonstrated initiative and organizationalskills.
Demonstrated ability to work in a teamenvironment.
Additional Information:
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