Intern, Technical Support (Summer 2026 Manufacturing Engineer Intern)

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 around the world. 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!

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS), a premier provider of ordnance weapons and tactical systems to the U.S. Department of Defense and allied nations, has an opening for a Summer Engineering Intern to join the Munitions (MUN) Business Unit (BU) Engineer team at our GD-OTS locations in Wilkes-Barre and Hanover Twp.

The selected candidate will work with collaborative teams on various technical projects associate with our core mission. In addition to receiving a competitive wage, the Engineering Intern will enhance their skill set by working among a talented and technically accomplished group of colleagues while enjoying a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded.

What you'll experience:

Technologies that are top-notch
• A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what's next
• Opportunities to gain new knowledge

What sets you apart:

• Creative, innovative responsibilities requiring advanced decision-making skills
• Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success, meeting and exceeding personal and team commitments
• Commitment to ongoing professional development

Essential Functions:

• Exposed to a wide range of work:

  • Developing Standard work
  • Process drawing - converting AutoCAD to 3D models
  • Design work: Modeling of Existing Equipment in Solidworks
  • Commissioning of Capital equipment (assisting engineers in all tasks)
  • Cycle Time/ Dowtime Analysis
  • Process capability analysis and improvement - This will most likely be one of their larger projects...ID our top 3 highest scrap CNC machines, initial process capability, root cause drivers of variation, and design corrective actions into the process
  • Special Projects for intern.
  • Support engineering department as needed with various administrative tasks.

• 3^rd or 4^th Year Engineering Students (Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering Preferred, but open to Electrical or Industrial Engineering Applicants as well)
• Experience with AutoCAD, Solidworks
• Bachelor's Degree In-Progress - Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
• Self-Driven Individual
• Preferred engineering student at an ABET accredited university
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Basic computer skillset - word processing, excel, power point, etc.
• Solidworks experience a plus

Required Qualifications:

• Required education and experience: Must be currently enrolled in related Technical courses or be within 6 months of graduation; No prior experience needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge, skills & abilities: Ability to work as part of a team. Oral and written communication skills. Attentiveness. Ability to understand and follow directions.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
• Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities.
• May need to stand for long periods of time.
• Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.
• This position is Safety-Sensitive.

Travel Requirements:

• No or very little travel likely.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee's at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.