Optical Engineer Intern

General Dynamics

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Location
McLeansville, NC
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Intern
Posted
49 days ago
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About General Dynamics

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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TL;DR · Optical Engineer Intern

The Optical Engineer Intern will join the engineering team at General Dynamics Mission Systems to support fundamental defense services. This role involves working with collaborative teams on various technical projects associated with the core mission of developing solutions for high-stakes national security missions. The intern will apply classroom-learned skills to research-oriented work and practical solutions for national security. Candidates must demonstrate a thorough understanding of engineering technology, engineering concepts, principles, theories, and technical standards. The position requires a background in Optical Engineering, Physics, or Systems Engineering. The intern will handle increasing responsibilities with growing complexity while working among a technically accomplished group of colleagues. This role focuses on providing mission-critical solutions across ground, sea, air, space, and cyberspace domains for defense and scientific applications.

What you'll do

  • Apply classroom-learned engineering skills to defense-related programs.
  • Work on technical projects associated with core national security missions.
  • Develop solutions for high-stakes national security missions with esteemed customers.
  • Perform research-oriented work to develop practical solutions for national security.
  • Apply engineering concepts, principles, theories, and technical standards to project tasks.
  • Handle increasing responsibilities with growing complexity in a technical environment.

What we're looking for

  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance.
  • Must be enrolled in an accredited degree program in Optical Engineering, Physics, or Systems Engineering.
  • Preference for a student standing of sophomore or higher.
  • Must demonstrate a thorough understanding of engineering technology.
  • Clear understanding of engineering concepts, principles, theories, and technical standards (preferred).
  • Creative thinker with the ability to grasp and apply new information quickly (preferred).
  • Team player who thrives in collaborative environments (preferred).

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