General Dynamics Land Systems · 3 hours ago
Summer Intern - SIL Development and Support
Sterling Heights, MI
Internship
Onsite
InternGeneral Dynamics Land Systems is a global aerospace and defense company, providing opportunities for students through their internship program. The Summer Intern will gain real-world experience in electrical engineering, focusing on digital and analog circuit design, cable design, and electrical drawings.
AerospaceManufacturingMilitary
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Electrical/Electronic Engineering:
DIGITAL CIRCUIT DESIGN: Digital signal conditioning; encoders; counters; sinking I/O; sourcing I/O; impedance matching; A/D; D/A; digital filters (IIR, LP, HP, BP, …); control logic; power; optical and galvanic isolation
ANALOG CIRCUIT DESIGN: Analog signal conditioning, analog filter design (LP, HP, BP, …), filter response, aliasing, mitigation, resolver circuits, LVDT circuits, thermocouple circuits
AC/DC POWER: AC And DC power circuits; circuit protection; 3VDC, 5VDC, 28VDC, 120VAC; 240VAC - knowledge of working with high voltage
SIGNAL ANAYSIS: Frequency and duty cycle generation and measurement; Fast Fourier Frequency analysis; noise analysis; filter types and filter performance
Cable/Harness Design:
CABLE DESIGN KNOWLEDGE / CALCULATIONS: Wire types, stranding, usage, insulation, frequency characteristics, sizing, current, voltage, power, thermal, propagation delays, physical strength, fill, weight
CABLE SIGNAL ANAYSIS KNOWLEDGE: Signal analysis - R/L/C effects; noise analysis – filtering; length - propagation delays; trunk lengths; stub lengths
Electrical Drawings:
ELECTRICAL SINGLE LINE: Design electrical single line diagrams
ELECTRICAL LAYOUT: Design electrical layout drawings
ELECTRICAL CABLE: Design electrical cable drawings
ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS: Design electrical schematics
Applicant should have the familiarity with the following tools:
MATLAB/SIMULINK
EXCEL
VISIO
Qualification
Required
Must be pursuing a bachelor's degree in either Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related other technical degrees will be considered with relevant experience from an accredited 4-year university or college
General relevant computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project
Must be at least 18 years old
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
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
May need to meet ASR requirements to work in/on various vehicles, if needed
Must be able to complete a 3 month internship from May-Aug 2026
Preferred
Attained Junior status based on university/college's class standing requirements at the start of the internship preferred
Preferred - GPA of 3.0 or higher
High degree of organizational skills and problem-solving ability; specifically the ability to work as self starter especially as it relates to calling on resources outside the company
Resourcefulness in finding information and answers from within and outside the company
Respect for details and ability to execute them at a high level without micro supervision
Ability to prioritize/execute to achieve desired company and project goals with prudence and sense of urgency
Collaborative approach and respectful relationship style with both colleagues, consultants, and third-party service providers
Articulate communication – verbal, pictorial, numerical – as relevant to the development process
Excellent telephone etiquette, communication and, organizational skills, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills
High level of organization with customer information
Desire to learn and professionally grow
A willingness and flexibility to do 'whatever it takes' to learn the business; a strong team player
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
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
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jeffrey Massimilla
Global Vice President of Engineering, Design and Technology
Recent News
2025-12-31
2025-11-01
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