Summer 2026 Mechanical Engineering Internship

General Dynamics Information Technology

78d • $22 - $31

About The Position

Sponsorship is not available for this role. At GDIT, our people are our business. We pride ourselves on the work our innovators do to support and secure some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the world. We wouldn’t be successful without our ability to attract new talent to join our team. What sets a GDIT internship experience apart from other organizations in the industry? GDIT’s Summer Internship Program is designed with you in mind! Our internship provides you with the opportunity to be a part of a collaborative team that is helping to solve our clients’ most challenging matters. Throughout GDIT’s 10-week Summer Internship Program, you will have the opportunity to do the following: Work side-by-side with GDIT professionals delivering work for clients. Collaborate with a team of peers to research and propose solutions to a current business challenge. Participate in a mentoring circle led by an early career champion. Interact with GDIT leaders. Participate in professional development. How You’ll Make this Internship Opportunity Your Own Our Mechanical Engineering Internship is designed to make a meaningful impact across diverse projects that deliver innovative solutions to GDIT’s clients. As an Engineering Intern, you will play a key role in advancing company initiatives that create lasting value. The ideal candidate is interested in digital engineering and manufacturing transformation and has a foundational understanding of engineering principles. Interns will contribute to the design, prototyping, development, and testing of solutions that apply emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence or quantum computing concepts.

Requirements

• Enrollment in a bachelor’s degree program in Mechanical Engineering.
• Foundational knowledge of mechanical design, analysis, and modeling to support prototyping and product development.
• Basic understanding of 3D modeling, finite element analysis and additive manufacturing processes.
• Exposure to emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and quantum computing concepts.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of mechanical design software such as Fusion 360, SolidWorks, ANSYS or comparable platforms.
• Familiarity with LiDAR-based 3D reconstruction tools and additive manufacturing using 3D printing technologies.
• Understanding of AI frameworks and libraries used to develop or evaluate AI-assisted solutions that transform scan data into usable 3D models, such as mesh and solid CAD models.
• Experience with programming languages such as Python, Java, or C++.
• Strong technical experiences as demonstrated through research or technical projects.

Responsibilities

• Participates in project planning meetings and collaborates with engineers and team members to support ongoing projects.
• Assists in analyzing requirements and developing practical solutions to moderately complex technical challenges.
• Performs entry-level engineering tasks involving design, evaluation, development, and testing of software or hardware to enhance digital engineering and product support capabilities.
• Supports the preparation of documentation, process workflows, and procedures related to solution design and development.
• Maintains awareness of emerging technologies and applies relevant knowledge to assigned tasks.

Benefits

• Medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts.
• Dental plan options.
• Vision plan.
• 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match.
• Full flex work weeks where possible.
• Paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
• Short and long-term disability benefits.
• Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees