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May 16, 2026
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SW Engineer Intern

Pittsburgh, PA, US
Internship
Hybrid
$26.25/hr - $29/hr
Intern
General Dynamics is a leading company in high technology solutions for defense and scientific arenas, seeking an Engineering Intern to support national security missions. The role involves applying classroom skills to real-world projects, collaborating with engineers, and enhancing technical skills in a flexible work environment.

Responsibilities

  • Apply your classroom-learned skills to a program supporting the defense of our country
  • Work on projects that support some of our nation’s fundamental defense services
  • 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 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
  • Development of software and systems products in a UNIX, Linux and/or Windows-based workstation environment
  • 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.
  • We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose.
  • You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded.
General Dynamics is a defense industry contractor for shipbuilding, marine, combat and defense systems and, munitions.
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