Linux Automation Intern (Linux Integration and Test Engineer)

Job Description

**Linux Automation Intern (Linux Integration and Test Engineer)**
**ID:** 2026-76105
US-TX-San Antonio
**Required Clearance:** No clearance
**Posted Date:** 11/10/2026
**Category:** Engineering-Systems
**Employment Type:** Intern
**Hiring Company:** General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.
**Basic Qualifications**
Candidates should demonstrate a thorough understanding of engineering technology. Engineering Interns must be enrolled in an accredited degree program in Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or other related scientific or technical discipline with a preference for a standing of a sophomore or higher.
Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.
**CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:**
[Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time 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 the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.
**Responsibilities for this Position**
**What you’ll experience:**
* Perform system integration, testing, and validation for new capabilities and regression use cases
* Enjoy a work environment with recognition for your contributions
* Enhance your skills and gain real-world experience in systems integration and SAFe project delivery
* Competitive wage for your efforts
**What you bring to the table:**
* Enrolled-degree innovation and project experience
* Interest in automating processes and scripting for Linux environments
* Problem solving, troubleshooting, and attention to detail are your strengths
* Eagerness to apply classroom knowledge to real-world defense projects
**What sets you apart:**
* Desire to support national security and defense missions
* Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or similar
* Familiarity with automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Jenkins, OpenQA)
* Ability to work well in a collaborative team environment
* Strong desire to learn and grow in a technical field
**Workplace Options:**
This role is on-site at our San Antonio, Texas location
**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 $0.01 - USD $0.02 /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
PI288322001