2026 Summer Intern (Manufacturing Engineer)
About The Position
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- General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS) Bothell is a key division of General Dynamics, specializing in the design and development of innovative guided munitions and critical space deployment devices. Located in Bothell, Washington, our facility focuses on delivering cutting edge products and technologies that support the critical needs of the defense and aerospace industries. With a strong emphasis on precision engineering, quality, and performance, GD-OTS Bothell plays a key role in ensuring the success of complex missions for our customers.
Requirements
- Completed a minimum of 2-3 years of Mechanical Engineering coursework, working towards a BS in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Oral and written communication skills.
- Attentiveness.
- Ability to understand and follow directions.
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
- Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.
Responsibilities
- Assist senior manufacturing engineers with process development, optimization, and documentation for new product development.
- Support the creation and modification of work instructions, tool requirements, and standard operating procedures.
- Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
- Assist in the design, test, and implementation of fixtures, jigs, and other tooling and manufacturing aids.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, quality, and operations.
- Present work with internal and external customers.
Benefits
- Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and basic life insurance as well as pre-tax spending accounts.
- Employees are also able to enroll in the company's 401k plan and are eligible for the Non-Contributory Retirement Contribution.
- In addition to the benefits discussed above, the company offers the following voluntary benefits: Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Identify Theft Protection, Enhanced Legal Services, Auto and Home Insurance, Pet Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Educational Assistance.
- Employees will receive 11 paid holidays and 120 hours of PTO annually and up to 3 weeks paid family leave.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
