About the role#
This internship offers a chance to apply your classroom knowledge to programs that support national defense. You will join a team focused on crypto and cross-domain solutions, working alongside experienced colleagues to develop technology for national security missions.
What you'll do#
- Contribute to technical projects that support defense services.
- Collaborate with engineering teams on core mission tasks.
- Use your skills to help develop solutions for high-stakes security operations.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an accredited degree program for Computer, Systems, Software, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Sophomore standing or higher is preferred.
- U.S. citizenship is required for this role.
- A Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at the time of hire.
Location & details#
- This position is located in Scottsdale, Arizona.
- The role is on-site.
- This is a full-time, paid internship with a rolling start date.
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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