Design & Engineering Internship: Submarine Systems

General Dynamics Corporation; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat invites interns to participate in the COLUMBIA Design & Engineering Summer Internship. The program emphasizes design-to-construction transition, cross-functional collaboration, and exposure to frontline teams through senior mentorship.

Interns will engage with systems engineering, planning, contracts, and purchasing to apply real-world submarine program challenges. You will gain experience across the organization, contributing to forward-thinking solutions while

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• US citizenship is required.
• Must be able to pass a medically supervised drug screen and background check.
• Must be enrolled full-time at a college or university.
• At minimum students must have completed their Freshman year prior to the start of the internship.
• Must be available to work 40 hours per week for a minimum eight (8) consecutive weeks May 2027–Sept 2027.
• Pursuing a Bachelor or Masters of Science Degree in Construction, Manufacturing, Engineering Management, Naval Architecture or any Engineering discipline (e.g. Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Nuclear Engineering)

Responsibilities

• Program management tasks involving the following: program man-power planning and oversight; ships and key-supplier contracts oversight and execution; engineered component development and procurement; urgent and future material availability; systems and component engineering products; life-cycle engineering products; design products; planning products; design change products and design product consumption.
• A demonstrated attitude of accountability and proactivity; effective written and verbal communication; ability to work independently and in a team; learn new skills; solve problems constructively; strong interpersonal skills; proficient with MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Office).

Education

Bachelor's/Master's Degree in Engineering/Construction/Naval Architecture or related

Tools

MS Office

Job description

General Dynamics Electric Boat invites interns to participate in the COLUMBIA Design & Engineering Summer Internship. The program emphasizes design-to-construction transition, cross-functional collaboration, and exposure to frontline teams through senior mentorship.

Interns will engage with systems engineering, planning, contracts, and purchasing to apply real-world submarine program challenges. You will gain experience across the organization, contributing to forward-thinking solutions while