Fall Intern - Engineering

General Dynamics Corporation; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) in Scranton, PA is seeking a Fall Intern - Engineering to contribute to engineering projects within the intern's area of study and gain hands-on experience in a defense-focused environment.

The internship emphasizes teamwork, data collection, test support, and documentation, with mentoring from experienced engineers and opportunities to learn industry-standard processes and procedures.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in related Technical courses or be within 6 months of graduation; no prior experience needed.
• Must be enrolled in a technical college or degree‑seeking program.

Responsibilities

• Provides support to technical employees working in an organizational function related to the Intern’s area of study.
• Assists with technical tasks and project support.
• Supports equipment set up and monitors tests and experiments.
• Observes results, collects data, and compiles summaries and reports.
• Learns technical processes and procedures.
• Job shadows other more experienced professionals and or support staff.
• May also support the documentation & updates of procedures or work instructions.
• Handles basic issues and problems

Skills

Teamwork

Oral communication

Written communication

Attentiveness

Follow directions

Education

Technical college enrollment

Job description

Responsibilities for this Position

Fall Intern - Engineering

US-PA-Scranton

Job ID: 2026-36646
Type: Intern
# of Openings: 2
Category: Engineering
Scranton, PA

Company Overview

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems around the world. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of overarching product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting‑edge advantage to our warfighters. Our Ethos of Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment are the guiding principles that form the foundation of everything we do. Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is at the core of our mission, and collaboration is key to our success – fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among employees, partners, and stakeholders. Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits that include career development and recognition programs. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high‑performance team!

Job Summary

Any intern or co‑op working at a GD‑OTS location.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee’s at‑will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.

Essential Functions

• Provides support to technical employees working in an organizational function related to the Intern’s area of study.
• Assists with technical tasks and project support.
• Supports equipment set up and monitors tests and experiments.
• Observes results, collects data, and compiles summaries and reports.
• Learns technical processes and procedures.
• Job shadows other more experienced professionals and or support staff.
• May also support the documentation & updates of procedures or work instructions.
• Handles basic issues and problems

Required Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in related Technical courses or be within 6 months of graduation; no prior experience needed.
• Must be enrolled in a technical college or degree‑seeking program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Attentiveness.
• Ability to understand and follow directions.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
• Requires regular movement throughout GD‑OTS facilities.
• May need to stand for long periods of time.
• Work primarily in a climate‑controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.
• This position is Safety‑Sensitive.

Travel Requirements

• No or very little travel likely.

Accommodations

If you require assistance or an accommodation for a disability covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please email [e-mail] or call 727‑578‑8295. Please note this contact information is for those requesting a reasonable accommodation while applying for a job, because of a covered disability. General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans.