NanoReady- Engineering Technician-Co-Op Fall 2026

Minimum Requirements

Participants are not eligible for compensation from the company, as they receive compensation as a participant of the NanoReady Immersive Training Program, this is an opportunity for individuals to gain valuable experience through specific industry training. 

To be considered, candidates must have successfully completed:

Phase 1 – GMU Canvas online nanofabrication foundations course (20 hours | Feb 16 – Mar 1, 2026)
Phase 2 – Full bootcamp week + ~240 hours of hands-on lab training at GMU's SciTech or Fairfax campus (Mar 9 – Aug 31, 2026)

Keeping people safe worldwide is what we do. Developing mission-critical systems is how we do it. At General Dynamics Mission Systems, you’ll be part of the team that helps heroes make a true impact. The work we do is important. The challenges we face are career-defining.

Duties and Tasks:

• Participate in hands-on training and job-shadowing opportunities aligned to organizational needs
• Support the GDMS mission of providing smarter mission critical systems and products to defense, civil government, intelligence, and cybersecurity customers
• Engage in professional development activities throughout the internship
• Network with GDMS leadership and industry professionals
• Complete training focused on:
  • GDMS leadership expectations
  • Company history and culture
  • Customer and stakeholder engagement
  • Product and service overview
  • Core job responsibilities

What sets you apart:

• Clear understanding of Nano concepts, principles, theories, and technical standards
• Creative thinker with ability to grasp and apply new information quickly and handle increasing responsibilities with growing complexity
• Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
• Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others

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!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans