Payload Control System Software/Systems Engineering Intern

General Dynamics

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Manassas, VAMiddletown, RI
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49 days ago
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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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TL;DR · Payload Control System Software/Systems Engineering Intern

The Payload Control System - Software/Systems Engineering Intern (Summer 2027) joins the engineering team to help build software that controls and monitors mission-critical payload systems. Working alongside experienced engineers, the intern contributes to full-stack solutions throughout the product lifecycle, including design, development, integration, and testing. Daily responsibilities involve building user-facing tools, backend services, data flows, and system integrations while ensuring reliability and safety. Candidates should possess familiarity with programming languages such as Python, C++, Java, or JavaScript/TypeScript. The role requires skills in web applications, APIs, embedded software, automated test tools, version control, Linux, cloud services, databases, and CI/CD practices. This position addresses technical challenges in high-reliability industries, specifically focusing on hardware-software integrations, sensors, devices, and real-time data for aerospace and defense applications.

What you'll do

  • Build software to control and monitor mission-critical payload systems.
  • Develop full-stack solutions including user interfaces, backend services, and data flows.
  • Contribute to the product lifecycle including design, development, integration, and testing.
  • Build and improve software features from early concepts through final deployment.
  • Debug hardware-software integrations involving sensors, devices, or real-time data.
  • Develop and maintain automated test tools and APIs.
  • Troubleshoot software that interacts with complex hardware and systems.

What we're looking for

  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Must be enrolled in an accredited degree program in Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Must be a sophomore or higher in standing (preferred).
  • Must be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance.
  • Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire.
  • Must have familiarity with at least one programming language such as Python, C++, Java, or JavaScript/TypeScript.
  • Experience building web applications, APIs, embedded software, or automated test tools through coursework, projects, clubs, or internships (preferred).
  • Familiarity with full-stack tools, version control, Linux, cloud services, databases, or CI/CD practices (preferred).

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