Summer Intern - Design Development Engineering

Responsibilities for this Position

Position Title: Summer Intern - Design Development Engineering

Location: Sterling Heights, MI, United States

Category: Entry-level Positions & Internships

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: 16941802

Description: The General Dynamics Land Systems 2026 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 position is for a Design Development Engineering (DDE) Internship which includes working with a team of other design and development engineers and technical staff and participating in Engineering activities at the General Dynamics Land Systems headquarters in Sterling Heights, MI. This includes compoenent and module design, development and early conceptual work, from initial criteria through specification / bid package, development of funding documents, vendor bidding process, technical evaluation, testing and project implementation, through final acceptance. This role includes the development of articles in PLM, coordinating with suppliers and the overseeing and maintaining of design release documentation.

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, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track.

Responsibilities to Anticipate/Expect:

• Powerpack and Power Hardware Engineering activity:
• Responsible for coordinating with suppliers, internal customers and GDLS counterparts to ensure design and engineering efforts are being successfully planned, executed and accomplished on time.
• Develop and monitor program and IRAD project schedules, requirements, progress, and delivery dates for all assigned activities.
• Securing approval for capital spend and delivering capital projects with facilities and third party service providers.
• Develop delivery plans in conjunction with IPT and corporate leadership needs.
• Manage work scope to ensure tasks are successfully accomplished. T
• Prepare weekly / monthly progress reports, to include presentations to management of project / programs status, successes and issues.
• Maintain daily contact with management and GDLS counterparts to address routine challenges to the work scope
• Responsible for creating reports and presentations in a professional format which can be presented to internal customers. This includes developing a scope of work, assigning scope to GDLS counterparts and compiling inputs.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications Sought

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree from an accredited 4-year university or college in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics/Controls or similar)

• 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.

Additional Information / Desired Experience

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required to effectively interface with others.
• Willingness to listen and learn with good organizational skills.
• Ability to excel in a team-based environment as well as ability to work alone in a self-motivated environment.
• Ability to utilize CAD applications (AutoCAD, Microstation, etc.) to develop and maintain 2D building layouts.
• Must be able to effectively work in MS Excel, MS Word, MS Project and MS PowerPoint to develop professional work products and the ability to setup and host meetings in MS Outlook and MS Teams.

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 General Dynamics Land Systems 2026 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 position is for a Design Development Engineering (DDE) Internship which includes working with a team of other design and development engineers and technical staff and participating in Engineering activities at the General Dynamics Land Systems headquarters in Sterling Heights, MI. This includes compoenent and module design, development and early conceptual work, from initial criteria through specification / bid package, development of funding documents, vendor bidding process, technical evaluation, testing and project implementation, through final acceptance. This role includes the development of articles in PLM, coordinating with suppliers and the overseeing and maintaining of design release documentation.

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, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track.

Responsibilities to Anticipate/Expect:

• Powerpack and Power Hardware Engineering activity:
• Responsible for coordinating with suppliers, internal customers and GDLS counterparts to ensure design and engineering efforts are being successfully planned, executed and accomplished on time.
• Develop and monitor program and IRAD project schedules, requirements, progress, and delivery dates for all assigned activities.
• Securing approval for capital spend and delivering capital projects with facilities and third party service providers.
• Develop delivery plans in conjunction with IPT and corporate leadership needs.
• Manage work scope to ensure tasks are successfully accomplished. T
• Prepare weekly / monthly progress reports, to include presentations to management of project / programs status, successes and issues.
• Maintain daily contact with management and GDLS counterparts to address routine challenges to the work scope
• Responsible for creating reports and presentations in a professional format which can be presented to internal customers. This includes developing a scope of work, assigning scope to GDLS counterparts and compiling inputs.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications Sought

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree from an accredited 4-year university or college in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics/Controls or similar)

• 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.

Additional Information / Desired Experience

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required to effectively interface with others.
• Willingness to listen and learn with good organizational skills.
• Ability to excel in a team-based environment as well as ability to work alone in a self-motivated environment.
• Ability to utilize CAD applications (AutoCAD, Microstation, etc.) to develop and maintain 2D building layouts.
• Must be able to effectively work in MS Excel, MS Word, MS Project and MS PowerPoint to develop professional work products and the ability to setup and host meetings in MS Outlook and MS Teams.

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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