Full-Time
College Graduate
Information Technology
Posted on 3/24/2026
General Dynamics
10,001+ employees
Produces defense hardware and business jets
No salary listed
No H1B Sponsorship
Newport, RI, USA + 3 more
More locations: Rhode Island, USA | Groton, CT, USA | Norwich, CT, USA
In Person
Candidate may be placed at any listed site in CT or RI.
US Citizenship Required
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- US citizenship is required.
- Bachelor's or Master's of Science degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or Engineering OR a Bachelor's Degree.
- Less than 1 year of post-graduate experience.
- Participation requires medical screening, passing a drug test, and potential Department of Defense Investigation.
- Work with Software Engineering Group to develop and deploy computer-aided automation tools, including automated CAD views, labels and dimensions, design and manufacturing interfaces, rules-based automations, etc within Electric Boat's CAD and Product Lifecycle Management tools.
- Support IT Infrastructure group managing Electric Boat data and business systems (Networks/Servers/Desktop/Storage) in a fast paced defense environment.
- Assist Cyber Security and Compliance by monitoring all systems for vulnerabilities and developing remediation plans or repairing vulnerabilities, and support other system administrators with hardware and software certifications.
- Collaborate with Systems Engineering to gather and document requirements for changes to Electric Boat business systems, supporting areas including engineering, operations, warehousing and planning.
- Participate in the Project Management Office to help manage IT projects providing new tools and capabilities with both software and hardware solutions.
- Assist Finance and Procurement in planning and procuring software and hardware for new projects as well as existing operations and maintenance.
- User Production Support: immerse yourself in user support by becoming a subject matter expert in the design and engineering tools while supporting the core customers.
- Internship, co-op, senior design project, research, or other project experience
- Involvement in clubs, sports, or other campus activities
- Growth mindset
- Abolity to collaborate, ask questions, and learn quickly
- Strong verbal communication
- Passion for problem solving
General Dynamics designs and builds defense and aerospace systems for government and commercial customers. Its products include nuclear-powered submarines and ships, armored vehicles, and Gulfstream business jets, all integrated with advanced propulsion and avionics. It differentiates itself through a long track record of large-scale contracts, deep multi-domain engineering, and a balanced portfolio across military programs and commercial aviation. Its goal is to provide reliable, mission-critical platforms and technologies for national defense and secure civilian travel.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Falls Church, Virginia
Founded
1952
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q1 2026 orders exceeded $26 billion, lifting backlog to $131 billion.[1]
- Marine Systems revenue grew 21% on submarine programs, supporting near-term execution.[1]
- Aerospace delivered 38 aircraft in Q1 2026 with strong margins.[1]
What critics are saying
- Marine execution slips directly hit submarine revenue, margins, and future Navy awards.
- Supply-chain disruptions can delay delivery across submarine and shipbuilding programs.
- Gulfstream weakness can offset defense strength because Aerospace remains a major profit engine.
What makes General Dynamics unique
- General Dynamics spans Gulfstream jets, combat vehicles, and nuclear submarines.[3][4]
- Its four segments create balanced exposure across defense hardware and business aviation.[3][5]
- Electric Boat launched USS Nautilus, the first nuclear-powered submarine, in 1954.[1]
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↑ 3%General Dynamics has secured new defence contracts as the US military doubled A-10 aircraft deployments to the Middle East amid rising tensions with Iran. The developments highlight the company's diversified defence portfolio amid heightened geopolitical risk. Wells Fargo recently initiated coverage with an "Overweight" rating and $400 price target. However, the near-term catalyst remains execution against General Dynamics' submarine and shipbuilding backlog, with supply chain disruption posing a key risk. The company's narrative projects $59.6 billion revenue and $5.2 billion earnings by 2029, requiring 4.3% annual revenue growth. Fair value estimates cluster around $394 to $400 per share. The firm carries meaningful net debt, which could influence future capital allocation decisions. Execution risk in the Marine segment and defence supply chain remain concerns.
General Dynamics Corporation has attracted bullish attention from analysts highlighting its diversified aerospace and defence operations. The company generated over $52.6 billion in revenue in 2025 across business aviation, submarines, combat systems and mission-critical technologies. The firm's Q4 2025 results showed revenue of $14.4 billion, net income of $1.1 billion and operating cash flow of $1.6 billion, representing 137% of earnings. General Dynamics offers a 1.73% dividend yield with 27 consecutive years of increases. The company's $118 billion backlog and 1.6x book-to-bill ratio provide strong revenue visibility. Total estimated contract value reached $179 billion, up 24% year over year. Analysts view this backlog-driven model as creating a competitive moat, though execution risks and government award timing may cause near-term volatility.
Aerospace and defence companies Boeing and General Dynamics are benefiting from heightened global tensions, as governments worldwide increase military budgets and accelerate procurement programmes. Boeing's Defence, Space & Security unit booked $15 billion in orders during the fourth quarter of 2025, including contracts for 15 KC-46A tankers and 96 Apache helicopters. This contributed to a backlog of $85 billion as of 31 December 2025, with segment revenues growing 37% in the quarter. General Dynamics ended the fourth quarter with a backlog of $118.05 billion and estimated contract value of $178.94 billion. Recent wins include a $285 million cybersecurity contract with the Commonwealth of Virginia. Both companies are positioned to benefit from long-term defence modernisation efforts spanning multiple years.
General Dynamics has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.59 per share on its common stock. The dividend will be paid on 8 May 2026 to shareholders of record as of 10 April 2026. The Reston, Virginia-based aerospace and defence company employs over 110,000 people worldwide and generated $52.6 billion in revenue in 2025. General Dynamics offers products and services spanning business aviation, ship construction and repair, land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions, and technology services.
General Dynamics, valued at $94.8 billion, has outperformed the Dow Jones Industrial Average despite recent setbacks. The aerospace and defence company's shares have risen 4.7% year-to-date, compared to the Dow's 1.8% gain, and surged 40% over the past 52 weeks versus the Dow's 13.1% return. However, shares fell 2.7% on 28 January after the company forecast 2026 annual profit of $16.10-$16.20 per share, below analyst expectations. Management warned that US tariffs would have a larger financial impact in 2026 than the $41 million incurred in 2025, despite beating fourth-quarter 2025 earnings and revenue estimates. Analysts maintain a "moderate buy" consensus rating, with a mean price target of $393.30, representing an 11.2% premium to current levels.