Designer Intern

Jobtailor; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport News Shipbuilding offers a summer internship program to gain experience in technical or administrative roles within the shipyard that designs, builds, and refuels U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and submarines.

Interns work 40 hours per week for at least 10 weeks during the summer, with the potential to transition to full-time employment. Some positions may require access to shipboard facilities and other sites, and applicants must meet citizenship, GPA, and background-check

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old before start (Mid-May)
• Enrolled in a degreed program supporting the company’s business requirements
• Typically study Electrical, Mechanical, Civil/Structural Engineering, Business, Management, Accounting, or Economics/Finance
• Completed at least one year of coursework by May
• Minimum GPA 3.0; official transcripts required
• Attend a college/university in fall following the internship
• Criminal background check and hair follicle drug screen required
• 40-hour work week for minimum 10 weeks during the summer
• Provide school name, degree program, major, anticipated graduation date, current academic level, GPA, and relatives employed at Newport News Shipbuilding
• Adequate email address required for applying and communication
• Some positions may require access to shipboard/work sites

Responsibilities

• Gain experience in technical or administrative positions through a summer internship
• Support Newport News Shipbuilding, which designs, builds, and refuels U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and nuclear submarines
• Work a 40-hour week for at least 10 weeks during the summer
• Potentially transition to future full-time employment
• For applicable positions, physically access shipboard and other work sites

Skills

US Citizenship

40-Hour Week

Undergraduate status

Education

Engineering or Business program

Job description

• Gain experience in technical or administrative positions through a summer internship
• Support Newport News Shipbuilding, which designs, builds, and refuels U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and nuclear submarines
• Work a 40-hour week for at least 10 weeks during the summer
• Potentially transition to future full-time employment
• For applicable positions, physically access shipboard and other work sites

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age before the start of the summer intern program (Mid-May)
• Be enrolled in a degreed program that supports the company’s business requirements
• Typically study Electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil/Structural Engineering, Business, Management, Accounting, or Economics/Finance
• Have attended a college or university and completed at least one year of course work by May
• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; official transcripts will be required
• Attend a college/university in an undergraduate or graduate program in the fall following the internship
• Successfully complete a criminal background investigation and a hair follicle drug screen
• Work a 40-hour work week for a minimum of 10 weeks during the summer
• Provide school name, degree program and major, anticipated graduation date, current academic level, overall GPA, and applicable relatives employed at Newport News Shipbuilding
• An adequate email address is required when applying, receiving communication, and obtaining employment offers
• U.S. Citizenship required for this position
• Some technical or waterfront positions may require physical access to work sites, including ships, vertical and inclined ladders, kneeling, stooping, and standing

Core Competencies

Demonstrates foundational knowledge in engineering disciplines such as Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil/Structural Engineering, along with strong academic performance and the ability to work in a technical environment. U.S. Citizenship and successful completion of background checks are essential for access to shipboard and work sites.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• U.S. Citizenship
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Enrollment in Engineering or Business Program
• Completion of One Year of Coursework
• Ability to Work 40-Hour Week

Hard Skills

• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Business Management
• Accounting
• Economics
• Finance

Industry Keywords

• Nuclear Aircraft Carriers
• Nuclear Submarines
• Technical Positions
• Administrative Positions
• Summer Internship
• Criminal Background Investigation
• Hair Follicle Drug Screen