About the role#
General Atomics is hiring Manufacturing Interns for the Summer 2027 program. This full-time role offers hands-on experience in areas such as CAD design, cables, 3D printing, Matlab, and Solidworks. You will work on-site in San Diego.
What you'll do#
- Participate in daily activities within your assigned functional area.
- Assist with both routine and non-routine tasks.
- Analyze, investigate, and resolve problems using your technical knowledge.
- Create electronic and hard copy reports, records, diagrams, and charts.
- Follow all safety procedures and legal regulations while working.
What you'll need#
- You must be an undergraduate or graduate student currently enrolled at an accredited U.S. college or university.
- If you have completed your undergraduate degree, you must plan to enroll in a graduate program immediately after the internship.
- Ability to commit to the full 10-week program.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0 is preferred.
- Ability to learn new concepts and follow detailed instructions.
- Basic computer, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- You can work effectively both independently and in a team.
Location & details#
- Location: San Diego, California.
- Term: Summer 2027 (10 weeks).
- Work modality: On-site.
- Pay: $25.00 to $32.00 per hour, depending on your field of study and academic progress.
- Employment type: Full-time hourly.
- Citizenship: U.S. citizenship is required.
About General Atomics
General Atomics is a defense and space manufacturing company based in San Diego, California. Founded in 1955, the firm operates as a privately held business. It develops technology for government and commercial clients. The company works on projects including unmanned aerial vehicles, nuclear reactors, and fusion energy.
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