Summer Intern - Firepower Hardware Engineering

General Dynamics - Sterling Heights, MI

Full-time - Intern

Sterling Heights, MI

10,001+ employees

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The General Dynamics Land Systems 2025 Summer Internship Program offers students a chance to transition from academia to industry through a three-month internship. Interns will gain real-world experience in engineering, specifically supporting Firepower Hardware Engineering design and verification activities related to various systems including Gun & Turret Drive Systems, Automatic Ammunition Handling Systems, and Missile Systems. The program emphasizes mentorship from experienced professionals and provides a competitive compensation package based on the intern's area of study and class standing.

Responsibilities

• Support vehicle Firepower Hardware Engineering design activities based on system-level requirements, including requirements analysis, design, test plans, test execution, & test reports.
• Perform laboratory and/or vehicle testing/integration.
• Investigate/debug complex system interfaces.
• Support Technical Reviews and testing.
• Coordinate with other organizations, compiling input, and providing status or direction as required.

Requirements

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree from an accredited 4-year university or college in an Engineering discipline, preferably Electromechanical, Robotics, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
• Attained at least a sophomore status based on university/college's class standing requirements at the start of the internship.
• Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be a U.S. Person (lawful permanent resident of the U.S.).
• Must successfully pass standard pre-employment screens and provide an official college or university transcript before the first day of employment.
• Must be able to complete a minimum of a full-time, 3-month assignment.
• Must meet Anthropomorphic Size Restriction (ASR) requirements to work within military vehicles.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Basic proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated leadership and technical skills, commensurate with experience.
• Demonstrated initiative and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently with direction from others.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
• Experience with Cameo Enterprise Architecture, CAD (CREO/NX), and/or Teamcenter.

Benefits

• Healthcare including medical, dental, vision.
• Competitive base pay.
• 401k Match (6%).
• 9-80 Work Schedule allowing every other Friday off.
• On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment.
• Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment.
• Fitness Center and Outdoor fitness track.