Summer MBSE Systems Architecture Intern

General Dynamics Corporation; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Land Systems offers a 2027 Summer Internship Program designed to bridge academia and industry. Students will be embedded in MBSE-focused tasks, gaining hands-on experience in system design and documentation under experienced mentors.

The internship emphasizes collaboration, exposure to vehicle systems, and opportunities to contribute to real-world programs at GDLS. Office location is Sterling Heights, MI, with a strong emphasis on professional development.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree from an accredited 4-year university/college in Engineering (Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, or Systems preferred).
• Sophomore standing at internship start as per university requirements.
• GPA of 3.0+ is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support vehicle system architecture activities across multiple architecture views (thermal, electrical, compute, safety, cyber, networking).
• Assist interface design and management at system, subsystem, and physical levels.
• Develop electrical interface schematic diagrams.
• Participate in technical reviews and trade studies as needed.
• Collaborate with mentors and engineers to solve real-world problems.
• Tour facilities to gain hands-on product exposure.
• Demonstrate initiative and teamwork in a dynamic environment.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

System engineering concepts

Model-based systems engineering

Data bus design

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Sophomore status

GPA 3.0 or higher (preferred)

Tools

Cameo Magic Draw

Capital Harness

Job description

General Dynamics Land Systems offers a 2027 Summer Internship Program designed to bridge academia and industry. Students will be embedded in MBSE-focused tasks, gaining hands-on experience in system design and documentation under experienced mentors.

The internship emphasizes collaboration, exposure to vehicle systems, and opportunities to contribute to real-world programs at GDLS. Office location is Sterling Heights, MI, with a strong emphasis on professional development.