Engineering Leadership Program - Class of 2026

Responsibilities for this Position

Engineering Leadership Program - Class of 2026

ID: 2026-70878
USA-NC-McLeansville
Required Clearance: Secret
Posted Date: 2/12/2026
Category: Engineering-Systems
Employment Type: College
Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical field is required and at least zero to three years of related work experience. Agile experience preferred.

Candidates must be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance within a reasonable amount of time from date of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S.Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to thenature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

As an Engineering Leadership Program (ELP) Member for General Dynamics Mission Systems youll rotate across several cross functional teams within McLeansville, North Carolina with opportunity to support other sites that are responsible for Strategic Weapon Deterrence, Shipboard Electronic Integration, Submarine Combat Systems and more. While completing different rotations you will also complete a technical masters degree, undergo internal training, be involved in community engagement, and establish a strong professional network.

We make the worlds most advanced undersea systems even smarter. Our engineers push the limits of physics to design the best products for our customers and our manufacturing team brings the designs to life!

For more information on the Engineering Leadership Program visit:

We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experience:

• Analog Electrical experience
• Designing and trouble shooting Analog circuits
• Strong Technical Background
• Demonstrated Leadership Experience
• Strong Interpersonal Skills
• Desire to explore other engineering fields

What sets you apart:

• GPA of at least 3.2
• Previous internship or project work in your discipline
• A demonstrated ability to manage your time effectively, face challenging tasks, communicate effectively, and work in a team environment.
• A passion for supporting those who serve, learning and applying new concepts, and community involvement

Our Commitment to You:

• An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development
• Research oriented work, alongside award-winning teams developing practical solutions for our nations security
• Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work (9/80 schedule)
• Competitive benefits, including 401k match, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
• See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits
• Sign-On Bonus and Relocation Eligible

Depending on rotation, this position is hybrid allowing you to flex your time between on site and home.

While on-site, you will be a part of the McLeansville, North Carolina facility.

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Salary Note

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 $78,100.00 - USD $85,000.00 /Yr.

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!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

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