SkillBridge Intern (Transitioning Military Service Members-2026)

General Dynamics Land Systems DoD SkillBridge Internship 2026

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. Our primary focus at General Dynamics Land Systems is partnering with those who protect our freedom and ensuring their readiness for today's requirements and tomorrow's challenges. Known for leading-edge innovation, we are developing next-generation capabilities across our portfolio and integrating discriminating technologies to win the future fight. Our advances in technology have resulted in increased survivability, greater mobility, unmatched lethality and enhanced battlefield effectiveness. Our diverse and talented workforce is focused on designing, engineering and building the capabilities ready for whatever comes our customers' way. We are positioned and determined to continue to provide combat solutions by anticipating needs and innovating to deliver value in armored vehicles, advanced electronic architecture, artificial intelligence and autonomy.

General Dynamics Land Systems is a global leader in the design, development, production, support and sustainment of tracked and wheeled military equipment. We partner with our customers, suppliers, stakeholders and government entities to deliver solutions that protect freedom across the world. Our innovation has resulted in increased survivability, greater firepower, unmatched mobility and enhanced battlefield effectiveness. Our equipment is prepared for whatever military challenge our customers face. We anticipate the need for transformative solutions so that they're fielded when needed and quickly adaptable for the future. Our team is focused on continuous improvement, reducing costs and speeding up delivery to meet customers' urgent requirements. Our foundation is built upon the strength of the M1 Abrams main battle tank, the Stryker and LAV family of wheeled vehicles, the M10 Booker combat vehicle, the AJAX armored brigade of fighting vehicles, and robotic solutions such as the MUTT, S-MET and TRX platforms. In addition to combat vehicles, we are at the leading edge of advanced electronic architecture, artificial intelligence, software and autonomy.

General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) is a proud and an approved DoD SkillBridge Industry Partner. SkillBridge is an excellent opportunity as you plan for your life after the military. This program is open to any rank, enlisted or officer. Skillbridge is an opportunity for transitioning service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through an individual internship during their last six months of service for up to 180 days.

You may be eligible to participate in SkillBridge if you:

• Have 180 days of service or fewer remaining prior to your date of discharge and you have at least 180 continuous days of active service.
• Obtain written authorization and approval from your unit commander to participate in DoD SkillBridge Program prior to start of the internship.
• Will receive an honorable discharge.
• Has taken any service TAPS/TGPS
• Agree that participation in SkillBridge can be terminated at any time by the service if mission requirements dictate.

Our 90 to 180-day internship assignments provide real-world exposure to day-to-day activities in departments and hands-on training opportunities to re-skill and up-skill. Participants are not eligible for compensation from GDLS, as they continue to receive DOD compensation and benefits as active-duty service members. Service members receive supervision and mentorship from experienced professionals in respective fields, are included as part of the team within the department.

GDLS POTENTIAL SKILLBRIDGE OPPORTUNITIES

• Business Development
• Engineering
• Information Technology
• Manufacturing and Customer Support
• Program Office
• Purchasing and Supply Chain
• Legal and Government Contracts
• Platform Cyber Security / Vehicle Protection

SkillBridge program participants will receive on the job training and job-shadowing opportunities to gain skills to meet the specific needs of the organization and will be prepared to meet the GDLS mission to provide innovative design, engineering, technology, production, and full life-cycle support for land combat vehicles around the globe. This program provides a comprehensive internship experience including professional development, mentoring, networking with leadership, and training specifically focused on GDLS leadership expectations, company history, customer / stakeholder engagement, product and service overview, and core job responsibilities.

Goal: Offer transitioning service members a rewarding opportunity to learn from the General Dynamics Land Systems team. If you do not see a SkillBridge internship opportunity posted that matches your skills, please contact talentacquisition@gdls.com. We can discuss your skills and career goals to determine if there is a different opportunity for you at GDLS. Thank you for your service! (Transitioning Military Service members only)