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Responsibilities for this Position
Position Title: Summer Internship - Fire Control Medium
Location: Sterling Heights, MI, United States
Category: Engineering
Job Type: Intern/Co-Op
Country: United States
State: MI
City: Sterling Heights
Remote Work Options: On-Site
Security Clearance Required: Ability to obtain security clearance
Career Level: Intern/Co-Op
Requisition ID: 17055701
Description: The General Dynamics Land Systems 2026 Summer 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.
This is a position within engineering supporting Fire Control Medium, design and verification activities in the areas of diagnostics, ethernet, user interfaces, CAN, CAMEO, Matlab, MBSE and Fire Control Systems.
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.
- Healthcare including medical, dental, vision.
- Competitive base pay.
- 401k Match (6%)
- 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off).
- Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track.
Responsibilities to Anticipate for this Role - Support Medium Fire Control vehicle Systems Requirement design activities based on system-level requirements, including requirements analysis, design, test plans, test execution and 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.
Qualifications Sought - Pursuing a bachelor's degree from an accredited 4-year university or college, in an Engineering discipline. Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering majors preferred.
- 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
- Must be a U.S. Person (i.e., a lawful permanent resident of the U.S.) No Sponsorship 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.
- Must be able to complete a minimum of a full-time, 3-month assignment.
- Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
Additional Information / Desired Experience - Good understanding of System Engineering concepts
- Exposure to Model Based System Engineering and tools like Cameo Magic Draw
- Data bus design experience and tools like Capital Enterprise is a plus
- Basic proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Demonstrated initiative and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently with direction from others.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
- Use of computer and test equipment in both a laboratory and vehicle environment required to complete primary job duties.
- Occasionally must lift and carry test equipment weighing 30 lbs.
Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
The General Dynamics Land Systems 2026 Summer 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.
This is a position within engineering supporting Fire Control Medium, design and verification activities in the areas of diagnostics, ethernet, user interfaces, CAN, CAMEO, Matlab, MBSE and Fire Control Systems.
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.
- Healthcare including medical, dental, vision.
- Competitive base pay.
- 401k Match (6%)
- 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off).
- Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track.
Responsibilities to Anticipate for this Role - Support Medium Fire Control vehicle Systems Requirement design activities based on system-level requirements, including requirements analysis, design, test plans, test execution and 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.
Qualifications Sought - Pursuing a bachelor's degree from an accredited 4-year university or college, in an Engineering discipline. Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering majors preferred.
- 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
- Must be a U.S. Person (i.e., a lawful permanent resident of the U.S.) No Sponsorship 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.
- Must be able to complete a minimum of a full-time, 3-month assignment.
- Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
Additional Information / Desired Experience - Good understanding of System Engineering concepts
- Exposure to Model Based System Engineering and tools like Cameo Magic Draw
- Data bus design experience and tools like Capital Enterprise is a plus
- Basic proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Demonstrated initiative and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently with direction from others.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
- Use of computer and test equipment in both a laboratory and vehicle environment required to complete primary job duties.
- Occasionally must lift and carry test equipment weighing 30 lbs.
Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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