Vehicle Protection Systems Engineering Internship

Responsibilities for this Position

Position Title: Vehicle Protection Systems Engineering Internship

Location: Sterling Heights, MI, United States

Category: Engineering

Job Type: Intern/Co-Op

Country: United States

State: MI

City: Sterling Heights

Remote Work Options: On-Site

Security Clearance Required: None

Career Level: Intern/Co-Op

Requisition ID: 17046926

Description: The function of this position is to help execute the delivery of Vehicle Protection System (VPS) products to Ground Combat Platforms, covering requirements, architecture, technology assessment, integration, and test. This is an engineering position to broadly execute guidance from platform Chief Engineer, Systems Engineering Manager, and functional management. VPS technology is inclusive of Hardkill Active Protection Systems (APS), softkill APS, signature management, pre/post-shot detection systems, counter UAS technology, and laser warning systems. The following are the key duties and skills required:

• Support senior engineers in the exercise of authority and responsibility for VPS products and tasks to help integrate cross-functional technical scope within schedule and other constraints. Help project team to ensure a balanced, integrated, and compliant VPS design across the vehicle system.

• Support in the development and management of System requirements and interface allocations including Performance and space, weight, power, cost, reliability and maintainability, and enforce across the design team; develop system specification requirements compliance documentation
• Support in the coordination of requirements, architectures and system designs and any changes, conditions, inputs and final resolution for requirements, trades, and alternatives
• Support the development of verification plans and manage their execution including VPS test and production and field site shakedown and verification

• Participate in design and integration troubleshooting/RCCA and problem report/test incident resolution for production, development, test, or modification projects

• Support in the development and evaluation checkpoint and design milestone artifacts and deliverables and review to ensure technical accuracy and compliance with contract requirements
• Support the evaluation of new VPS technologies for potential use on GDLS products
• Participate in design and drawing peer reviews

Position Requirements:

• Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related science
• Candidate must currently be attending an accredited 4-year university or college and have at least sophomore status at start of internship
• Candidate must successfully pass pre-employment drug screen and background check and must provide an original transcript from his/her school before his/her first day of employment
• Minimum overall GPA of 3.0 is preferred
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must be able to complete a minimum of a full-time, 3-month assignment
• Experience in leading small projects
• Experience leading teams in projects
• Enthusiasm for military vehicle development and integration
• Aptitude for interpreting higher level customer requirements and flowing them down to VPS technology areas
• Aptitude for mechanical, electrical, software, and computer science engineering principles
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project)
• US citizenship required
• Ability to travel (domestic) up to 5%
• Must satisfy Anthropometric Size Restrictions for access to military vehicles and be able to climb on vehicles and pass through hatches

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 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 for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
The function of this position is to help execute the delivery of Vehicle Protection System (VPS) products to Ground Combat Platforms, covering requirements, architecture, technology assessment, integration, and test. This is an engineering position to broadly execute guidance from platform Chief Engineer, Systems Engineering Manager, and functional management. VPS technology is inclusive of Hardkill Active Protection Systems (APS), softkill APS, signature management, pre/post-shot detection systems, counter UAS technology, and laser warning systems. The following are the key duties and skills required:

• Support senior engineers in the exercise of authority and responsibility for VPS products and tasks to help integrate cross-functional technical scope within schedule and other constraints. Help project team to ensure a balanced, integrated, and compliant VPS design across the vehicle system.

• Support in the development and management of System requirements and interface allocations including Performance and space, weight, power, cost, reliability and maintainability, and enforce across the design team; develop system specification requirements compliance documentation
• Support in the coordination of requirements, architectures and system designs and any changes, conditions, inputs and final resolution for requirements, trades, and alternatives
• Support the development of verification plans and manage their execution including VPS test and production and field site shakedown and verification

• Participate in design and integration troubleshooting/RCCA and problem report/test incident resolution for production, development, test, or modification projects

• Support in the development and evaluation checkpoint and design milestone artifacts and deliverables and review to ensure technical accuracy and compliance with contract requirements
• Support the evaluation of new VPS technologies for potential use on GDLS products
• Participate in design and drawing peer reviews

Position Requirements:

• Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related science
• Candidate must currently be attending an accredited 4-year university or college and have at least sophomore status at start of internship
• Candidate must successfully pass pre-employment drug screen and background check and must provide an original transcript from his/her school before his/her first day of employment
• Minimum overall GPA of 3.0 is preferred
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must be able to complete a minimum of a full-time, 3-month assignment
• Experience in leading small projects
• Experience leading teams in projects
• Enthusiasm for military vehicle development and integration
• Aptitude for interpreting higher level customer requirements and flowing them down to VPS technology areas
• Aptitude for mechanical, electrical, software, and computer science engineering principles
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project)
• US citizenship required
• Ability to travel (domestic) up to 5%
• Must satisfy Anthropometric Size Restrictions for access to military vehicles and be able to climb on vehicles and pass through hatches

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 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 for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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