Intern Engineer - Infrastructure Hardware/Network

Responsibilities for this Position

Intern Engineer - Infrastructure Hardware/Network

ID: 2026-75025
US-MA-Pittsfield
Required Clearance: Secret, obtainable within reasonable time based on requirements
Posted Date: 9/20/2026
Category: Engineering-Systems
Employment Type: Intern
Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.

Basic Qualifications

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.

Responsibilities for this Position

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND TASKS:

Apply your classroom-learned skills to a program supporting the defense of our country. GDMS has an immediate opening for an Engineering Intern to join our team. The position provides an opportunity to work on projects that support some of our nations fundamental defense services. GDMS employees work closely with esteemed customers to develop solutions that allow them to carry out high-stakes national security missions.

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, youll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for the hardware and network design of the computing infrastructure for various surface platforms.

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!

We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences:

• Reading and creating technical drawings
• Hardware design and selection, evaluation, and qualification testing
• Computer networking fundamentals
• Desire to learn new engineering concepts

What sets you apart:

• 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
• Commitment to ongoing professional development

Workplace Options:

• This position is 100% on-site or Flex (work from home and on-site based on a defined schedule)
• While on-site, you will be a part of the Pittsfield, MA team. Learn more at:

Salary Note

This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Combined Salary Range

USD $22.00 - USD $29.25 /Hr.

Company Overview

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. 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. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

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