Intern Engineer - Infrastructure Hardware/Network

General Dynamics Mission Systems engineers high-technology solutions for defense and scientific missions. The Engineering Intern will support the design and delivery of secure infrastructure for U.S. Navy surface ships by developing and configuring solutions, testing and troubleshooting hardware and networks, and creating engineering documentation.

What you'll do:

• Apply your classroom-learned skills to a program supporting the defense of our country
• The selected candidate will be a member of an agile team responsible for delivering a robust, flexible, secure, and stable infrastructure for U.S. Navy surface ships
• You will develop and configure common solutions to complex problems, test and troubleshoot in a lab environment, and create documentation to support a rigorous engineering process
• You'll meet with your team daily to collaborate and problem solve to ensure we meet our commitments to the U.S. Navy mission
• As an engineer intern for Surface Ships Systems Engineering, you’ll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for the hardware and network design of the computing infrastructure for various surface platforms

What they're looking for:

• Candidates should demonstrate a thorough understanding of engineering technology
• Engineering Interns must be enrolled in an accredited degree program in Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or other related scientific or technical discipline with a preference for a standing of a sophomore or higher
• Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
• Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required
• If you have interest or experience in Microsoft Windows Desktop and Server technologies and/or Linux Server technologies, IT systems administration, scripting and automation, and/or virtual environments, you are encouraged to apply!
• Reading and creating technical drawings
• Hardware design and selection, evaluation, and qualification testing
• Computer networking fundamentals
• Desire to learn new engineering concepts
• Creative thinking and an ability to grasp and apply new information quickly
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success

Benefits:

• This position is 100% on-site or Flex (work from home and on-site based on a defined schedule)
• A flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded