Mechanical Engineering Intern - Hands-on Testing & Design

General Dynamics - Ordnance and Tactical Systems (AR,ME,NE,OH,VT); Colchester (VT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems in Colchester, VT offers a 2027 Summer Internship for mechanical engineering students. The role focuses on analyses, root cause investigations, design, testing, and quality of gun systems used by the U.S. military.

You will be mentored by a production engineer and travel to the Saco, ME facility and Jericho, VT test site. Applicants should be juniors or seniors in an undergraduate engineering program with coursework in Calculus, Differential

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a technical college or degree-seeking program within 2 semesters of graduation.
• No prior experience required.
• Ability 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.
• Handles basic issues and problems.

Skills

Teamwork

Oral communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Following directions

Education

Technical college enrollment within 2 semesters of graduation

Job description

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems in Colchester, VT offers a 2027 Summer Internship for mechanical engineering students. The role focuses on analyses, root cause investigations, design, testing, and quality of gun systems used by the U.S. military.

You will be mentored by a production engineer and travel to the Saco, ME facility and Jericho, VT test site. Applicants should be juniors or seniors in an undergraduate engineering program with coursework in Calculus, Differential