Intern, Technical Support

General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems•Mesquite, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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! This role will support the maintenance department by working alongside Maintenance Technicians to in an advanced manufacturing setting. This role provides hands‑on exposure to maintenance practices, automation systems, and technical troubleshooting. The intern will assist with routine equipment inspections, basic repairs, documentation, and improvement projects while learning core skills in industrial automation, mechanical systems, and production equipment maintenance. This position offers practical training and mentorship designed to build foundational knowledge for a future technical career in advanced manufacturing. Any intern or co-op working at a GD-OTS location.

Requirements

Must be currently enrolled in related Technical courses or be within 6 months of graduation; No prior experience needed.
Must be enrolled in a technical college or degree-seeking program.

Nice To Haves

Ability to work as part of a team.
Oral and written communication skills.
Attentiveness.
Ability to understand and follow directions.

Responsibilities

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.