Summer Intern, Sights & EO Sensors (9/80 Schedule)

General Dynamics Corporation; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare including medical, dental,/

401k Match

9-80 Work Schedule

Onsite Cafeteria

Fitness Center

Learning Opportunities

Job summary

General Dynamics Land Systems is offering a Summer 2027 Internship in Sights and Electro-Optical Sensors in Sterling Heights, MI. Students will be embedded in engineering, contributing to design, testing, and integration of sensor systems while gaining hands-on mentorship.

The program supports academic transition to industry with compensation varying by study area, class standing, and area. It emphasizes learning opportunities within a collaborative environment and real-world project exposure.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering at an accredited university.
• Sophomore status required at the start of the internship.
• Preferred GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Must be at least 18 years old and a U.S. person.
• Pass pre-employment screens and provide transcript before start.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test mechanical components for sighting and sensor systems.
• Develop design fixes and coordinate solutions with engineering teams.
• Support fabrication, assembly, integration, and prototype builds.
• Review analysis, design, and test plans; ensure record-keeping.
• Maintain discipline in design changes and hardware revisions.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Sophomore status at internship start

GPA 3.0 or higher

U.S. Person eligibility

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Engineering Development and Test Tools

Pro/Engineer CAD

Job description

General Dynamics Land Systems is offering a Summer 2027 Internship in Sights and Electro-Optical Sensors in Sterling Heights, MI. Students will be embedded in engineering, contributing to design, testing, and integration of sensor systems while gaining hands-on mentorship.

The program supports academic transition to industry with compensation varying by study area, class standing, and area. It emphasizes learning opportunities within a collaborative environment and real-world project exposure.