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Summer Intern - SIL Development and Support

General Dynamics Land Systems
401(k)
United States, Michigan, Sterling Heights
38500 Mound Road (Show on map)
Feb 03, 2026
POSITION TITLE This is for a Summer 2026 Internship located at our facility in Sterling Heights, Michigan The General Dynamics Land Systems Internship Program provides an opportunity for students looking to start or continue the transition from academia into industry. Our 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. 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%). Hybrid work schedule may be available. 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).Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track Responsibilities to Anticipate/Expect: Electrical/Electronic Engineering: DIGITAL CIRCUIT DESIGN: Digital signal conditioning; encoders; counters; sinking I/O; sourcing I/O; impedance matching; A/D; D/A; digital filters (IIR, LP, HP, BP, ...); control logic; power; optical and galvanic isolation ANALOG CIRCUIT DESIGN: Analog signal conditioning, analog filter design (LP, HP, BP, ...), filter response, aliasing, mitigation, resolver circuits, LVDT circuits, thermocouple circuits AC/DC POWER: AC And DC power circuits; circuit protection; 3VDC, 5VDC, 28VDC, 120VAC; 240VAC - knowledge of working with high voltage SIGNAL ANAYSIS: Frequency and duty cycle generation and measurement; Fast Fourier Frequency analysis; noise analysis; filter types and filter performance Cable/Harness Design: CABLE DESIGN KNOWLEDGE / CALCULATIONS: Wire types, stranding, usage, insulation, frequency characteristics, sizing, current, voltage, power, thermal, propagation delays, physical strength, fill, weight CABLE SIGNAL ANAYSIS KNOWLEDGE: Signal analysis - R/L/C effects; noise analysis - filtering; length - propagation delays; trunk lengths; stub lengths Electrical Drawings: ELECTRICAL SINGLE LINE: Design electrical single line diagrams ELECTRICAL LAYOUT: Design electrical layout drawings ELECTRICAL CABLE: Design electrical cable drawings ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS: Design electrical schematics Applicant should have the familiarity with the following tools: MATLAB/SIMULINK EXCEL VISIO Qualifications Must be pursuing a bachelor's degree in either Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related other technical degrees will be considered with relevant experience from an accredited 4-year university or college. General relevant computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project Attained Junior status based on university/college's class standing requirements at the start of the internship preferred. Must be at least 18 years old Preferred - GPA of 3.0 or higher *This position may require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance)* *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. May need to meet ASR requirements to work in/on various vehicles, if needed. Must be able to complete a 3 month internship from May-Aug 2026 Other Qualifications Sought High degree of organizational skills and problem-solving ability; specifically the ability to work as self starter especially as it relates to calling on resources outside the company Resourcefulness in finding information and answers from within and outside the company Respect for details and ability to execute them at a high level without micro supervision Ability to prioritize/execute to achieve desired company and project goals with prudence and sense of urgency Collaborative approach and respectful relationship style with both colleagues, consultants, and third-party service providers Articulate communication - verbal, pictorial, numerical - as relevant to the development process Excellent telephone etiquette, communication and, organizational skills, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills High level of organization with customer information Desire to learn and professionally grow A willingness and flexibility to do "whatever it takes" to learn the business; a strong team player GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience, education/training background, in addition to local market comparable and business considerations when extending an offer.