2027 Summer Intern - Sights and Electro-Optical Sensors

2027 Summer Intern - Sights and Electro-Optical Sensors

Location: Sterling Heights, MI, United States

Date Posted: Oct 22, 2026

Category: Engineering

Requisition ID: 15158

Career Level: Intern/Co-Op

Remote Work Options: On-Site

Clearance Type: Ability to obtain security clearance

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Job Description

About the Role

The General Dynamics Land Systems Summer 2027 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. As part of your summer experience, you will join our team and use your education, experience, and creativity to make an impact.

This is an internship position within Engineering supporting design activities in the Lethality Sensors Hardware area.

Company Information

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.

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 position's 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, Fitness Center and Outdoor fitness track.

Responsibilities to Anticipate in this Role

• Design, Develop, Test Mechanical Components and Subsystems for sighting and sensor systems.
• Develop Engineering Design Fixes, and Coordinate Solutions
• Support fabrication, assembly, integration, component selection, procurement, and prototype hardware troubleshooting and builds
• Review analysis, design, modeling, hardware and requirement documents and test plans
• Strong record keeping skills with commitment to tracking design changes, and hardware revisions.

Qualifications Sought

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Electrical engineering from an accredited 4-year university or college.
• 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.)
• 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
• Basic proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to use Engineering Development and Test Tools.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with interdisciplinary teams.
• Strong multi-tasking skills

Additional Information / Desired Experience

• Familiarity with Military Standards and Test Requirements
• Knowledge in many, but not all, of the following areas desired:

Vehicle Harness Design; Siemens Capital suite

Digital and Analog circuit design including power and thermal analysis

Schematic development, component selection, circuit simulation, and PCB layout

Microprocessor-based products including processors, chipsets, memory, and bus interfaces, networking standards (PCI-press, DDR2, DDR3, USB, etc.)

HC12 Microcontroller and x 86 Power PC Single board Computer, FPGA development / experience

Industry interface standards and form factors (VITA 442/446, COM Express, etc.)

Networking products, H/W, S/W, Switches, Routers, OSI Lurers

Network storage (NAS, SAN), Solid State and Rotating Drive Technologies, interfaces, and Protocols

Ethernet Networks and Ethernet network tools (Wireshark)

Serial Interconnects, USB, CAN, RS422, etc...

Graphics/video interfaces (DVI, HDMRI, RS 179, DP, CoaXpress etc...)

Familiarity or experience with controls, controllers, sensors, and/or control logic

Familiarity with Pro Engineer or similar CAD systems

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.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at www.gd.com. General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to [email protected] for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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