Intern, Technical Support (Mechanical Engineering)

General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems • Colchester, VT

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About The Position

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is seeking a Technical Support Intern for its 2027 Summer Internship. The role is intended for an undergraduate engineering student between their junior and senior years. The production engineering team seeks an intern interested in analysis, root cause investigations, design work, testing, and the overall quality of gun systems used by the U.S. military.

The intern will support technical employees and engineering projects, including work involving different Gatling gun systems and their complex mechanical mechanisms. Day-to-day work includes mentoring under a seasoned production engineer and may involve travel to the manufacturing facility in Saco, Maine, and the fire test facility in Jericho, Vermont. The position is described as safety-sensitive and is primarily based in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety or health hazard potential.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in a technical college or degree-seeking program within two semesters of graduation.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Attentiveness.
• Ability to understand and follow directions.
• Must be able to remain stationary at a desk and/or computer for extended periods.
• Must be able to move regularly throughout GD-OTS facilities and may need to stand for long periods.
• Must meet the requirements of a safety-sensitive position.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework in Calculus, Differential Equations, Stress Analysis, Thermodynamics, Physics, Mechanical Design, and Mechanics of Materials.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to technical employees working in an organizational function related to the intern's area of study.
• Assist with technical tasks and project support.
• Support equipment setup and monitor tests and experiments.
• Observe results, collect data, and compile summaries and reports.
• Learn technical processes and procedures.
• Job shadow experienced professionals and support staff.
• Support documentation and updates of procedures or work instructions.
• Handle basic issues and problems.
• Work under the mentorship of a seasoned production engineer on programs involving Gatling gun systems and their mechanical mechanisms.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Basic life insurance.
• Pre-tax spending accounts.
• 401(k) plan.
• Critical illness insurance.
• Accident insurance.
• Identity theft protection.
• Enhanced legal services.
• Auto and home insurance.
• Pet insurance.
• Commuter benefits.
• Hospital indemnity insurance.
• Educational assistance.
• Employee assistance programs.
• College Savings Plan (529).
• Paid holidays.
• 120 hours of paid time off annually.
• Up to three weeks of paid family leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern