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Position Title: Software Engineer (Intern)
Location: Sterling Heights, MI, United States
Category: Engineering
Job Type: Intern/Co-Op
Country: United States
State: MI
City: Sterling Heights
Remote Work Options: On-Site
Security Clearance Required: None
Career Level: Intern/Co-Op
Requisition ID: 16861553
Description: About the Role: This is for a Summer 2026 Internship located at our facility in Sterling Heights, Michigan.
The General Dynamics Land Systems Internship Program provides an opportunity for students looking to start or continue the transition from academia into industry. Our internship assignments provide compensation based on area of study and class standing, and have the students embedded in key functional areas of our business, getting real-world experience and mentorship from seasoned professionals.
The Engineering Software Intern will focus on integration support for vehicle electronic systems. The intern should be a highly motivated Software Engineer to support our vehicle infrastructure OS/BSP team.
This role will specialize in ground vehicle combat weapons computer system/software abstraction layer development, including:
Planning, specification development, Coding and testing moderately complex software control/display/dsp programs. Assisting in other engineering activities such as integration testing, algorithm & data analysis and software troubleshooting.
Company Information General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable, and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.
What We Offer Whether you are starting your career or an experienced professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is impactful and built for you.
- On-going learning opportunities within and rewarding work environment.
- Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track.
Qualifications Sought - Must be pursuing a bachelor's degree in either Electrical or Computer Science Engineering; other technical degrees will be considered with relevant experience from an accredited 4-year university or college.
- Must have experience with C, C++ programming language.
- Must have attained at least a Junior status based on university/college's class standing requirements at the start of the internship.
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Preferred - GPA of 3.0 or higher
- This position may require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance)
- No sponsorships 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.
- Ability to meet ASR requirements to work in/on various vehicles.
- Must be able to complete a 3 month internship from May-Aug 2026
GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience, education/training background, in addition to local market comparableandbusiness considerations when extending an offer.
Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
About the Role: This is for a Summer 2026 Internship located at our facility in Sterling Heights, Michigan.
The General Dynamics Land Systems Internship Program provides an opportunity for students looking to start or continue the transition from academia into industry. Our internship assignments provide compensation based on area of study and class standing, and have the students embedded in key functional areas of our business, getting real-world experience and mentorship from seasoned professionals.
The Engineering Software Intern will focus on integration support for vehicle electronic systems. The intern should be a highly motivated Software Engineer to support our vehicle infrastructure OS/BSP team.
This role will specialize in ground vehicle combat weapons computer system/software abstraction layer development, including:
Planning, specification development, Coding and testing moderately complex software control/display/dsp programs. Assisting in other engineering activities such as integration testing, algorithm & data analysis and software troubleshooting.
Company Information General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable, and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.
What We Offer Whether you are starting your career or an experienced professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is impactful and built for you.
- On-going learning opportunities within and rewarding work environment.
- Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track.
Qualifications Sought - Must be pursuing a bachelor's degree in either Electrical or Computer Science Engineering; other technical degrees will be considered with relevant experience from an accredited 4-year university or college.
- Must have experience with C, C++ programming language.
- Must have attained at least a Junior status based on university/college's class standing requirements at the start of the internship.
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Preferred - GPA of 3.0 or higher
- This position may require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance)
- No sponsorships 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.
- Ability to meet ASR requirements to work in/on various vehicles.
- Must be able to complete a 3 month internship from May-Aug 2026
GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience, education/training background, in addition to local market comparableandbusiness considerations when extending an offer.
Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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