Summer Intern - Systems Requirements and Design (EE/CE engineer student)

General Dynamics Corporation; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k match (6%)

9-80 work schedule

Onsite cafeteria & fitness facilities

Lunch and learn opportunities

Job summary

General Dynamics Land Systems seeks a Summer Intern in Systems Requirements and Design (EE/CE student). The role focuses on developing system/subsystem design, requirements, software requirements, and test integration.

You will gain real-world experience with mentorship from seasoned professionals in a fast-paced defense engineering environment. The intern program runs for three months, with compensation based on study area and class standing.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering; EE/CE majors preferred.
• Sophomore status at program start is required.
• GPA 3.0+ is preferred; must be 18+ and eligible to work in the U.S.
• Must pass pre-employment screenings and provide transcripts.

Responsibilities

• Support system-level design activities based on requirements.
• Assist in verification testing and integration activities.
• Investigate complex interfaces and debugging efforts.
• Support design reviews and testing events.
• Coordinate inputs and provide status updates to teams.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

System engineering concepts

MBSE

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelors in Electrical or Computer Engineering (in progress)

Tools

Cameo MagicDraw

Capital Enterprise

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summer Intern - Systems Requirements and Design (EE/CE engineer student)

Job Description

About GDLS

We Serve Those Who Protect What Matters.

At General Dynamics Land Systems, we build combat vehicles and integrated technologies that give soldiers a decisive advantage. We design, engineer and sustain advanced tracked and wheeled systems paired with modern electronic architecture, AI-enabled capabilities and autonomy-ready technology. From Abrams to LAV, Stryker to AJAX, robotic platforms to software solutions and beyond, our portfolio delivers proven performance for customers around the world. Thats why Soldiers and Marines have trusted General Dynamics Land Systems products in the toughest conditions for decades. We deliver the power to win. Every day, our global team looks beyond the horizon, solving problems before they become challenges. Bring your talent. Bring your purpose. Lets shape the future of General Dynamics Land Systems together

Job Description

The General Dynamics Land Systems 2027 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 Systems Requirement and Design Heavy, focused on development of system/subsystem design and requirements, software requirements, integration and verification test. Provides exposure on creating schedule bound quality products.

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 positions 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 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.

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.
• Lunch and learn opportunities through out the summer along with a trip to one of our manufacturing facilities.
• Healthcare including medical, dental, vision
• 401k Match (6%).
• 9-80 Work Schedule (This positions 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).
• On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment.
• Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track.

GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience, education/training background, in addition to local market comparableandbusiness considerations when extending an offer.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

General Dynamics Land Systems is a global leader in the design, development, production, support and innovation of tracked and wheeled military vehicles.