General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems around the world. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of overarching product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting-edge advantage to our warfighters. Our Ethos of Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment, are the guiding principles that form the foundation of everything we do. Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is at the core of our mission, and collaboration is key to our success - fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among employees, partners, and stakeholders. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits that include career development and recognition programs. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!
Job Summary-2027 Summer Internship. The ideal candidate will be between their Junior and Senior year of an undergraduate engineering program. Candidates should have taken courses on the topics of Calculus, Differential Equations, Stress Analysis, Thermodynamics, Physics, Mechanical Design, and Mechanics of Materials. The production engineering team is looking to host a dynamic and creative engineering intern who is interested in analyses, root cause investigations, design work, testing, and overall quality of gun systems in use by our nation's military.
Responsibilities-Essential Functions:
- Provides support to technical employees working in an organizational function related to the Intern's area of study.
- Assists with technical tasks and project support.
- Supports equipment set up and monitors tests and experiments.
- Observes results, collects data, and compiles summaries and reports.
- Learns technical processes and procedures.
- Job shadows other more experienced professionals and or support staff.
- May also support the documentation & updates of procedures or work instructions.
- Handles basic issues and problems
Additional Responsibilities:
Day to day work will include mentoring under a seasoned production engineer, work on eclectic programs for the different gatling gun systems and their complex mechanical mechanisms, travel to our manufacturing facility (Saco, ME) and to our fire test facility (Jericho, VT).
Qualifications-Required Qualifications:
Required education and experience: Based on starting in the summer of 2027
- Must be enrolled in a technical college or degree-seeking program within 2 semesters of graduation.
- No prior experience needed.
Knowledge, skills & abilities:
- Ability to work as part of a team. Oral and written communication skills. Attentiveness. Ability to understand and follow directions.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
- Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities.
- May need to stand for long periods of time.
- Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.
- This position is Safety-Sensitive.
Travel Requirements:
- No or very little travel likely.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee's at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.
Skills Required
- Must be enrolled in a technical college or degree-seeking program within two semesters of graduation.
- Coursework in Calculus, Differential Equations, Stress Analysis, Thermodynamics, Physics, Mechanical Design, and Mechanics of Materials.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Oral and written communication skills.
- Attentiveness and ability to understand and follow directions.
- No prior experience needed.
What We Do
General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GDOTS) is a global aerospace and defense company that develops and manufactures weapons systems, munitions, ammunition, and related military equipment for the U.S. military and allied nations. Its portfolio supports ground, naval, and airborne operations and includes heavy machine guns, grenade launchers, warheads, precision components, lightweight vehicles, and aircraft Gatling guns across multiple defense platforms.
