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General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.
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The Cyber Engineering Intern (Summer 2027) joins the GD Mission Systems team to protect software controlling and monitoring mission-critical payload systems. Working alongside experienced engineers, the intern identifies cybersecurity risks, evaluates security controls, and supports the development of resilient systems throughout the product lifecycle, including design, development, integration, and testing. Key responsibilities include assessing systems for vulnerabilities, recommending mitigations, performing security testing, and documenting cybersecurity requirements. Candidates should possess skills in scripting or programming languages such as Bash, Python, C/C++, or PowerShell. The role requires familiarity with Linux or Windows administration, networking, version control, and cybersecurity tools for packet analysis or vulnerability scanning. This position focuses on integrating cybersecurity into high-reliability systems within the aerospace and defense domains to ensure safety and quality.
Identify cybersecurity risks and evaluate security controls for mission-critical payload systems.
Support the development of resilient systems throughout the design, development, integration, and testing phases.
Assess systems for vulnerabilities and evaluate potential threats to the infrastructure.
Recommend specific mitigations to address identified security weaknesses.
Support security testing and system hardening procedures.
Document cybersecurity requirements and findings for the engineering team.
Use scripting languages like Python or Bash to solve real-world engineering challenges.
What we're looking for
U.S. citizenship is required.
Must be enrolled in an accredited degree program in Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
Preference for a student standing of sophomore or higher.
Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire.
Familiarity with at least one scripting/programming language, such as Bash, Python, or C/C++.
Experience through coursework, projects, clubs, or internships with security testing, vulnerability analysis, system hardening, or cybersecurity labs (preferred).
Familiarity with Linux or Windows administration, networking, version control, or scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell (preferred).
Exposure to cybersecurity tools for packet analysis, vulnerability scanning, security monitoring, or offensive security (preferred).
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