Summer Intern - Program Management

Responsibilities for this Position

Position Title: Summer Intern - Program Management

Location: Sterling Heights, MI, United States

Category: Program/Project Management

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: 17301518

Description: bout the Role
The General Dynamics Land Systems Summer 2026 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 experienced professionals.

The summer Intern will perform activities as directed by senior program management leadership to collectively support the management of the respective stakeholders' proposal through close-out to meet cost, schedule and performance requirements as outlined in applicable contract scope of work.

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 rewarding work environment.
• Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track.

Responsibilities to Anticipate for this Role

• Support the Department Manager to initiate, establish, propose, and implement new strategies and methodologies aligned with the department goals and objectives.
• Actively contribute with the team to:
  • help resolve complex problems involving diverse, conflicting and/or incomplete data, requiring significant analysis, ingenuity and independent thought to mitigate risk and meet schedule
  • collaborate with internal department and cross functional stakeholder routine reviews and collaboration to achieve our goals and objectives
  • establish and maintain a tactical event calendar to synchronize cadence within the department
  • support compliance inclusive of inter-department audits and administrative requirements

• Share recommendations of innovative thinking to support continuous process improvements
• Support and actively contribute with the implementation of Safety, WSBM, ISO, Lean Six Sigma, Metrics, Compliance and other GDLS initiatives

Qualifications Sought

• Must be pursuing a bachelor's degree in either Business, Leadership, or applicable Interdisciplinary Studies, from an accredited university or college.
• Must have attained at least a sophomore status based on university/college's class standing requirements at the start of the internship.
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Preferred - GPA of 3.0 of higher
• 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.
• Must have ability to work with diverse multicultural group, which include all levels of staff and management.
• Proficient in MS Office (i.e., Excel, Word, Power Point, Access) suite required.
• Must be customer focused and action oriented.
• Must have excellent follow-up skills with the ability to follow-through to completion.

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.
bout the Role
The General Dynamics Land Systems Summer 2026 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 experienced professionals.

The summer Intern will perform activities as directed by senior program management leadership to collectively support the management of the respective stakeholders' proposal through close-out to meet cost, schedule and performance requirements as outlined in applicable contract scope of work.

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 rewarding work environment.
• Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track.

Responsibilities to Anticipate for this Role

• Support the Department Manager to initiate, establish, propose, and implement new strategies and methodologies aligned with the department goals and objectives.
• Actively contribute with the team to:
  • help resolve complex problems involving diverse, conflicting and/or incomplete data, requiring significant analysis, ingenuity and independent thought to mitigate risk and meet schedule
  • collaborate with internal department and cross functional stakeholder routine reviews and collaboration to achieve our goals and objectives
  • establish and maintain a tactical event calendar to synchronize cadence within the department
  • support compliance inclusive of inter-department audits and administrative requirements

• Share recommendations of innovative thinking to support continuous process improvements
• Support and actively contribute with the implementation of Safety, WSBM, ISO, Lean Six Sigma, Metrics, Compliance and other GDLS initiatives

Qualifications Sought

• Must be pursuing a bachelor's degree in either Business, Leadership, or applicable Interdisciplinary Studies, from an accredited university or college.
• Must have attained at least a sophomore status based on university/college's class standing requirements at the start of the internship.
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Preferred - GPA of 3.0 of higher
• 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.
• Must have ability to work with diverse multicultural group, which include all levels of staff and management.
• Proficient in MS Office (i.e., Excel, Word, Power Point, Access) suite required.
• Must be customer focused and action oriented.
• Must have excellent follow-up skills with the ability to follow-through to completion.

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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