Cyber Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Join our team to help protect the software that controls and monitors mission-critical payload systems. As an intern, you’ll work alongside experienced engineers to identify cybersecurity risks, evaluate security controls, and support the development of resilient systems. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute throughout the product lifecycle, including design, development, integration, and testing.

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.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:Department of Defense Secret security clearance obtainable within reasonable time based on requirements. 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.

What you bring to the table

• You are pursuing a degree in cyber security, computer science, software engineering, systems engineering, or a related field.
• Familiarity with at least one scripting/programming language, such as Bash, Python, C/C++, or others.
• An interest in understanding how complex systems work and how to protect them against cyber threats.
• A thoughtful, collaborative approach to solving problems and communicating your ideas.
• Curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to learn in a fast-moving technical environment.

• Work on real cybersecurity and engineering challenges that support secure, reliable payload operations.
• Help assess systems for vulnerabilities, evaluate potential threats, and recommend mitigations.
• Collaborate with cyber, software, systems, hardware, and test engineers in a hands-on engineering environment.
• Support security testing, system hardening, and the documentation of cybersecurity requirements and findings.
• Learn how cybersecurity is integrated into mission-critical systems with a focus on resilience, safety, and quality.

• Experience through coursework, projects, clubs, or internships with security testing, vulnerability analysis, system hardening, or cybersecurity labs.
• Familiarity with Linux or Windows administration, networking, version control, or scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Exposure to cybersecurity tools for packet analysis, vulnerability scanning, security monitoring, or offensive security.
• Interest in embedded systems, systems engineering, aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability industries.
• A passion for investigating technical challenges, documenting findings, and helping teams develop practical security solutions.

This position is on site at our facility in Middletown, RI.

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 $27.50 - USD $30.70 /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!