Intern, Technical Support

General Dynamics - Ordnance and Tactical Systems (FL,TX,VA, IL); Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) in Mesquite, TX, offers a maintenance-focused internship in an advanced manufacturing setting.

The intern will work alongside Maintenance Technicians, gaining hands-on exposure to automation systems, routine equipment inspections, basic repairs, documentation, and improvement projects while developing core skills in industrial automation and production equipment maintenance.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in technical college or degree-seeking program.
• No prior experience required.
• Able to work as part of a team and follow directions.

Responsibilities

• Provides support to technical employees in the Intern's area of study.
• Assists with technical tasks and project support.
• Supports equipment setup and monitors tests and experiments.
• Observes results, collects data, and compiles summaries and reports.
• Learns technical processes and procedures.
• Job shadows other professionals and support staff.
• May assist with documentation and updates of procedures or work instructions.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Follow directions

Education

Currently enrolled in related technical courses

Within 6 months of graduation

Job description

Job Locations

US-TX-Mesquite

Requisition ID

2026-36770

Position Type

Full Time

Position Classification

On-Site

Job Function

Manufacturing

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

This role will support the maintenance department by working alongside Maintenance Technicians to in an advanced manufacturing setting. This role provides handson exposure to maintenance practices, automation systems, and technical troubleshooting. The intern will assist with routine equipment inspections, basic repairs, documentation, and improvement projects while learning core skills in industrial automation, mechanical systems, and production equipment maintenance. This position offers practical training and mentorship designed to build foundational knowledge for a future technical career in advanced manufacturing.

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

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Required education and experience: 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:

• Knowledge, skills & abilities: 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.

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.