Electrical Engineer Intern | General Dynamics

Job description

Responsibilities for this Position Electrical Engineer Intern ID

2026-75019 US-ID-Boise US-UT-Salt Lake City Required Clearance: Secret, obtainable within reasonable time based on requirements Posted Date: 9/17/2026 Category: Engineering-Hardware Employment Type: Intern Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS

[Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire.] 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 ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES

As a hardware/electrical engineer for our Idaho Scientific group, youll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for designing and deploying secure system solutions through novel CPU design, crypto cores, purpose-built system-on-a-chip architectures, and hardened operating systems. Our solutions are the foundation for how military systems will remain safe and secure in the conflicts of the future. We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences: Strong foundation in relevant coursework or projects: embedded C/C++, RTOS, digital logic, Verilog/SystemVerilog, FPGA development, or ASIC design flow.

Evidence of hands-on problem solving

personal, academic, internship, lab, or open-source work that shows candidates can design, debug, test, and document technical solutions.

Curiosity and collaboration

clear communication, willingness to learn quickly, and an ability to work thoughtfully with hardware and software engineers in a security-focused environment.

What sets you apart

Clear understanding of electrical engineering processes, concepts, principles, and theories Familiar with electrical engineering computer-aided design (CAD) tools and circuit analysis/design Creative thinker with strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and 1revels in team success Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation Our Commitment to You: An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.

Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nations security Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule) Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits Workplace Options: This position is ideally fully on-site while you learn, but some flex arrangements are available based on manager discretion While on-site, you will be a part of the Boise or Salt Lake City locations. #LI-Hybrid 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 $21.00 - USD $21.00 /Yr. 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!

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