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May 16, 2026
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SW Engineer Intern

US-PA-Pittsburgh
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
General Dynamics Mission Systems is a leader in engineering high technology solutions for national security. The Engineering Intern will work on projects supporting defense services, collaborating with teams to develop software and platforms for critical missions in Space, Cyber, and Intelligence domains.

Responsibilities

  • Apply your classroom-learned skills to a program supporting the defense of our country
  • Design, build, test, deploy, and improve software services and platforms within a cross-functional agile team
  • Collaborate with other engineers to perform code reviews, maintain/improve code quality, and reduce technical debt
  • Research, learn, communicate, and apply new technologies/tools to solve unique customer domain challenges
  • Integrate as a member of a software development team and complete assigned tasks, that will nurture and expand your technical skills
  • Learn systems in order to update information
  • Populate repositories with targeted data
  • Research and document various data processes
  • Abide by all security and safety procedures outlined by the company

Qualification

Required

  • 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
  • Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required
  • In this role, you will be responsible for the development of software and systems products in a UNIX, Linux and/or Windows-based workstation environment
  • TECHNICAL SKILLS: Languages: Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, CSS, Ansible
  • Frameworks: Spring Boot, React/Redux
  • Tools: Gradle, NodeJS, AWS/Azure
  • Comfortable working with IDEs (VSCode, IntelliJ, etc.)
  • Experienced with various Server Frameworks, DOM, and Java Web App Platform (Tomcat)
  • Adept with Microsoft Office - especially Excel, Power-Point, and Word
  • Comfortable working with Windows 10, 11, and Linux
  • RELATED COURSES: Data Structures, Algorithms & Complexity, Object-Oriented Programming in Java, Database Management Systems, Advanced Programming, Operating Systems, Computer Architecture, Software Engineering

Preferred

  • Design, build, test, deploy, and improve software services and platforms within a cross-functional agile team
  • Collaborate with other engineers to perform code reviews, maintain/improve code quality, and reduce technical debt
  • Research, learn, communicate, and apply new technologies/tools to solve unique customer domain challenges
  • Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

Benefits

  • In addition to receiving a competitive wage, the Engineering Intern will enhance their skill set by working among a talented and technically accomplished group of colleagues.
  • Interns will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded.
  • You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded.
  • We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose.
General Dynamics is a defense industry contractor for shipbuilding, marine, combat and defense systems and, munitions.
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