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General Dynamics Land Systems Summer Intern Quality Vehicle Systems Engineer in Sterling Heights, Michigan
About the Role The General Dynamics Land Systems Summer 2024 Internship Program provides an opportunity for students looking to start or continue the transition from academia into industry. Our three-month internship assignments provide compensation based on area of study and class standing, and have the students embedded in key functional areas of our business, getting real-world experience and mentorship from seasoned professionals. The Quality Vehicle Systems Engineering Intern will integrate into a dynamic and diverse team responsible for acceptance testing of prototype tracked and wheeled military vehicles, including main battle tanks and armored personnel carriers. Company Information General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment. What We Offer Whether you are starting your career or an experienced professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is impactful and built for you. Healthcare including medical, dental, vision. Competitive base pay. 401k Match (6%). Hybrid work schedule may be available. 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off). On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment. Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track. Responsibilities to Anticipate for this Role Determine & evaluate test requirements Develop & revise acceptance test procedures Conduct vehicle verification checkouts to establish baseline of test assets Execute functional acceptance test procedures Document status of testing compliances and deficiencies Communicate test results to internal and external customers as required Support other areas of Engineering Quality Assurance as needed Qualifications Sought Pursuing a bachelor's degree from an accredited 4-year university or college in an engineering field Must have attained at least a Junior status based on the university/college's class standing requirements at start of internship Preferred - GPA of 3.0 or higher Must be at least 18 years old Must be a U.S. Person (i.e., a lawful permanent resident of the U.S.) Must successfully pass standard pre-employment screens and must provide an official college or university transcript from their school before their first day of employment. Must be able to complete a minimum of a full-time, 3-month assignment. Must pass ASR to enter military vehicles Additional Information / Desired Experience Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally Ability to work in a shop environment Ability to work within an interdependent team
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