Software/Systems Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)
General Dynamics Mission Systems4 days ago
Middletown, RI, USAIntern
Responsibilities
- Help build software that controls and monitors mission-critical payload systems.
- Contribute to full-stack applications, including user interfaces, backend services, data flows, and system integrations.
- Participate in design, development, integration, testing, and deployment across the product lifecycle.
- Collaborate with software, systems, hardware, and test engineers on reliable payload operations.
- Debug and improve software and hardware-software integrations in a hands-on engineering environment.
Requirements
- Be enrolled in an accredited degree program in computer science, computer engineering, systems engineering, software engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related scientific or technical discipline, preferably at the sophomore level or higher.
- Demonstrate familiarity with at least one programming language such as Python, C++, Java, JavaScript, or TypeScript.
- Show an interest in building and troubleshooting software that interacts with complex systems.
- Be a U.S. citizen and meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
- Preferred qualifications include experience with web applications, APIs, embedded software, automated test tools, version control, Linux, cloud services, databases, CI/CD practices, hardware-software integrations, sensors, devices, or real-time data.
- A Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at the time of hire.
Benefits
- On-site position at the facility in Middletown, RI.
- Hourly pay range of USD $27.30-$30.70.
- Opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers on mission-critical systems and gain product-lifecycle experience.
- Flexible work environment and competitive benefits are offered by the company.
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About General Dynamics Mission Systems
General Dynamics Mission Systems designs and manufactures secure communications, C4ISR, cyber defense, and maritime/underwater systems used across land, sea, air, space, and cyber domains. It sells integrated hardware and software to U.S. and allied defense and intelligence agencies under government contracts and long-term programs. The company is headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, and operates as a business unit of General Dynamics.