Intern, Technical Support (Electro-Mechanical Lab Technician)

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Intern, Technical Support (Electro-Mechanical Lab Technician)

US-VT-Colchester

Job ID: 2026-35643
Type: Full Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Engineering
Vermont Operations

Company Overview

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems around the world. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of overarching product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting-edge advantage to our warfighters. Our Ethos of Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment, are the guiding principles that form the foundation of everything we do. Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is at the core of our mission, and collaboration is key to our success - fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among employees, partners, and stakeholders. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits that include career development and recognition programs. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Job Summary

The Electro-Mechanical Lab Technician Summer Intern will work with collaborative teams on various hands-on technical projects associated with our core mission at the engineering development lab and test facility (firing range). In addition to receiving a competitive wage, the Intern will enhance their skillset by working among a talented and technically accomplished group of colleagues while enjoying a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee's at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Support the design, fabrication, and troubleshooting of electromechanical components and assemblies
• Support instrumentation, testing, data collection, and data analysis to support new product development
• Utilize inspection and test equipment and lab instruments to verify product functionality
• Support test plan, safety release, test report, and other documentation generation, review, and approval
• Assigned tasks of increasing complexity appropriate to the level of education and skills demonstrated

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Must be at least halfway through the curriculum at a 2-year accredited college or university or have graduated within the last 6 months
• Must be in an engineering field of study such as electrical, mechanical, electro-mechanical, or similar engineering technology curriculum
• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work well with a diverse employee population
• Must focus on personal and team safety to be able to successfully work in a hands-on lab and test facility
• Preference given to candidates with demonstrated experience in areas
  • electronics build, debug/troubleshooting, and repair
  • instrumentation setup, troubleshooting, and data analysis, including the use of LabVIEW, Dewesoft or similar data acquisition and analysis software
  • technical documentation, to include interpreting drawings, assimilating and documenting technical input, and producing technical reports and design documentation

Travel Requirements:

• No or very little travel likely.

Pay Range (USD)

$20.50 - $24.50

Pay Transparency Statement

The salary range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum for salary for this position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, internal equity, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the range during the hiring process.

Benefits

Intern Position

PTO, Holiday, and Family Leave

Employees will receive 11 paid holidays and 120 hours of PTO annually and up to 3 weeks paid family leave.

If you require assistance or an accommodation for a disability covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please email staffing@gd-ots.com or call: 727-578-8295. Please note this contact information is for those requesting a reasonable accommodation while applying for a job, because of a covered disability. General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans.

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General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, weapons, lightweight tactical vehicles, missile components and armament systems around the world.

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