About the role#
This internship provides an opportunity to work on technical projects supporting national security missions. You will join a cross functional team focused on developing, verifying, and evaluating designs for US Navy Surface Vessels. This is a full-time, paid position based in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.
What you'll do#
- Perform customer requirements analysis and define system requirements.
- Design, integrate, test, and improve software products.
- Conduct functional and performance analysis, including system design and trade studies.
- Support the generation of technical engineering products using established standards and procedures.
- Create software architecture artifacts for complex systems.
- Perform integration and testing of combat systems, including simulation and live testing.
- Analyze data to provide recommendations for improvement.
- Develop data collection systems to optimize statistical efficiency.
- Identify opportunities to apply AI for innovation.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an accredited degree program in Computer, Systems, Software, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Preference for students with sophomore standing or higher.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Ability to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
- A Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Pittsfield, Massachusetts.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
- Compensation: $22.00 to $29.25 per hour.
About General Dynamics Mission Systems
General Dynamics Mission Systems is a business unit of General Dynamics that develops C4ISR technology. Founded in 1952, the company operates within the defense and space manufacturing industry. It provides solutions for land, sea, air, space, and cyber domains. The organization is based in Chantilly, Virginia, and employs over 10,000 people.
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