Co-op Student - Engineering - General Dynamics Land Systems US
Sterling Heights, MI 48310
About the Job
About the Role
General Dynamics Land Systems Co-op Program is hiring for rotations starting in fall of 2024 and winter of 2025. The engineering co-op will perform various responsibilities depending on the organization in which they are placed. The first co-op rotation will be in U.S. Operations Engineering supporting the Electronic and Lethality Hardware Design department in the Harness Design Engineering area.
Other primary functional areas for rotation can include, but are not limited to the following:
- Cybersecurity
- Vetronics/Software/Lethality Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Systems Engineering
- Project Engineering
- Logistics Test and Evaluation Engineering
- Quality and Product Lifecycle Management
- System Safety Engineering
Company Information
General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.
What We Offer
Whether you are starting your career or an experienced professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is impactful and built for you.
- Healthcare including medical, dental, vision.
- Competitive base pay.
- 401k Match (6%).
- 9-80 Work Schedule (This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off).
- On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment.
- Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track.
Responsibilities to Anticipate for this Rotation:
- Collaborate with design services to create 3D models of harness routings
- Make component selections to generate procurable and buildable harness designs
- Assist and respond to issues with procurement, hardware build, and trial fit
- Detail preliminary schematics to create final harness designs.
Qualifications Sought
- Pursuing a bachelor's degree from a 4-year accredited institution majoring in electrical engineering, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering.
- Must currently be a full-time student.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Preferred - GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Must be a U.S. Person. (i.e. a lawful permanent resident of the U.S.)
- Must successfully pass standard pre-employment screens and must provide an official university transcript before their first day of employment.
Additional Information / Desired Experience
- Must demonstrate good written and oral communication skills.
- Basic proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suite.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Some travel (<5%) may be required.
Source : General Dynamics Land Systems US
