Columbia Class Mech, Structures & Systems Intern

General Dynamics Electric Boat; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat offers a Summer Internship program in Groton, CT for eight weeks, May–Sept 2027. Interns will engage in Columbia Class mechanical, structures and systems engineering, working with senior engineers and NAVY interfaces.

40 hours/week, on-site placement at CT/RI facilities; housing and transport are self-managed by candidates. Interns gain exposure to hull and structural systems, fluid and mechanical systems, and participate in calculations, design reviews, and

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled full-time at a college or university.
• Pursuing a Bachelor or Masters of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical, Naval Architecture, Civil Engineering, Structural, Systems, Ocean Engineering, Marine Engineering, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering calculations.
• Develop or review designs.
• Material evaluation and selection.
• Analyze arrangement studies.
• Support resolving vendor issues.
• Perform ship checks and document as-built conditions in the shipyard.
• Resolve design and construction issues.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor or Masters in Mechanical/Aerospace/Naval/A Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

General Dynamics Electric Boat offers a Summer Internship program in Groton, CT for eight weeks, May–Sept 2027. Interns will engage in Columbia Class mechanical, structures and systems engineering, working with senior engineers and NAVY interfaces.

40 hours/week, on-site placement at CT/RI facilities; housing and transport are self-managed by candidates. Interns gain exposure to hull and structural systems, fluid and mechanical systems, and participate in calculations, design reviews, and