Who can apply?
- Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree at the time of the internship. The FAQ says first-year students are considered when they meet the posting's qualifications.
- A 3.0 cumulative GPA is preferred rather than stated as one universal hard minimum. The role description controls the degree, skills and academic standing it requires.
- General Atomics says many internships require US citizenship and that a small number require a clearance. Read the exact requisition; those conditions are not identical across every affiliate or role.
The employer says many—but not every—internship requires US citizenship, while very few require a clearance. Only the selected requisition can answer which rule applies to you.
Dates, pay & program timing
The summer program normally runs full time for ten weeks from June through August. General Atomics says summer applications are generally accepted from September through the end of March, with many roles posted in September and closing in January; hiring decisions are usually completed by the end of March. All internships are competitively paid, and eligible summer positions may include travel allowance or housing and transportation assistance.
View the deadline calendarThese details reflect the sources at the review date. An overview is not a live job offer. Check the official page for today's application status and the selected opening's written terms.
How to apply to General Atomics
- Search the official General Atomics student portal for a current internship that fits your degree, location and academic term.
- Check citizenship, clearance, GPA and technical requirements line by line, then tailor the resume to the specific affiliate and system named in the posting.
- Apply through the official portal and prepare for resume review, a manager interview, reference checks, a background check and pre-employment drug screening as described in the FAQ.
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Add a stage & next actionGeneral Atomics: questions before applying
Can first-year college students apply to General Atomics?
Yes. The FAQ says first-year applicants will be considered when they meet the position's qualifications.
Are General Atomics internships paid?
Yes. The employer says all internships are competitively paid.
How long is the summer internship?
The typical summer program is full time for ten weeks from June through August.
Official sources & update notes
We reviewed these publisher pages on . They establish the program facts above; our preparation suggestions are independent editorial guidance.
- General Atomics early careers: student rules, paid program, annual cycle and summer support
- General Atomics internship FAQ: first-year students, GPA, schedule, clearance and hiring process
We do not infer deadlines, remote eligibility, or guaranteed offers from older recruiting cycles. Read our editorial process.