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General Dynamics Land Systems · 1 month ago

Summer Intern -2026 Structure and Weld Application Engineering

Sterling Heights, MI

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

General Dynamics Land Systems is a leading aerospace and defense company focused on delivering engineering and manufacturing capabilities for military vehicles. The Structure and Weld Application Engineering Intern role involves supporting the design and development of hardware related to hull structures and welded assemblies, providing real-world experience and mentorship in a cross-functional team environment.

AerospaceManufacturingMilitary

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Operating within cross-functional teams supporting program deliverables related to technical requirements, cost and schedule

Developing detail hardware concepts using CAD modeling tools and ensuring developed concepts meet all technical requirements

Collaborating with engineering peers within the project team to ensure developed concepts support a balanced system level approach that achieves the necessary performance requirements

Collaborating with drafting personnel in maturing design concepts to a production-ready state

Oversee the release of hardware models and prints

Provide support to the manufacturing organization in the fabrication and integration of developed hardware onto prototype and/or production platforms

Provide support, as required, for testing and verification of developed hardware

Provide support for Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) analysis to resolve identified technical issues with prototype and/or production hardware

Provide technical expertise to the structure development activity regarding weld joint design, weld integrity, and assessment of compliance to specified weld standards

Support the Advanced Structures team as a subject matter expert for weld technology, weld requirements, and structural welding applications

Qualification

Material EngineeringWeld TechnologyCAD ModelingTeamcenterSiemens NXCreoMS OfficeBasic Welding TechniquesCommunication Skills

Required

Enrolled in either an undergraduate or graduate program for Material or Mechanical Engineering with a specialty in weld technology

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 3 month internship from May-Aug 2026

Must be familiar with MS Office applications

Must possess good communication skills

Must be able to work full-time on-site during the internship

Must be able to work up to 10% overtime if required

This position may require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance.(Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance)No sponsorship offered for this role

Preferred

Attained Junior status based on university/college's class standing requirements at the start of the internship preferred

GPA of 3.0 or higher

Familiarity with basic welding techniques and their influence on structural hardware design is desired

Familiarity with Teamcenter is desired but not needed

Familiarity with CAD modeling techniques is desired

Exposure specific CAD software packages, VIS, Siemens NX and/or Creo, is desired

Benefits

Healthcare including medical, dental, vision.

Competitive base pay.

401k Match (6%).

Hybrid work schedule may be available.

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).

Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track

Company

General Dynamics Land Systems

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GDLS specializes in the design, development, production, support, and enhancement of tracked and wheeled military vehicles. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.

Founded in 1982