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General Atomics · Military Drones · Defense Manufacturing · 5 hours ago
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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 13, 2026. General Atomics scores A on the Alion truth index.

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General Atomics

General Atomics is a privately held American defense and energy technology company headquartered in San Diego, California, founded in 1955 as a division of General Dynamics. Its affiliate General Atomics Aeronautical Systems builds the Predator, Reaper and Gray Eagle remotely piloted aircraft, while its Electromagnetic Systems group makes aircraft launch and recovery systems for the US Navy. It also operates the DIII-D national fusion facility, works on nuclear fuels and reactors, and hires engineers, sensor operators, logistics and finance staff, mostly in Poway and San Diego.
ga.com · HQ: San Diego, United States · Defense Manufacturing · Military Drones · 5000+ employees · Est. 1955
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General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Undergraduate Intern with a field of study in Mechanical Engineering to join our Electromagnetic Systems team in Herndon, Virginia!

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Under general supervision, participates in the day-to-day activities of assigned functional area assisting in the completion of routine and non-routine tasks.
  • Assists in applying knowledge to analyze, investigate and resolve problems.
  • Assists in developing electronic and hard copy reports, records, diagrams and charts.
  • Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
  • Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

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