Docking Operations 2027 Engineering Summer Internship

General Dynamics Corporation; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT offers a Docking Operations Engineering Summer Internship for college students to gain practical exposure in the defense industry alongside senior engineers.

As an intern, you will work with Docking Engineers across departments, update maintenance manuals and drawings, draft correspondence to government stakeholders, and learn by contributing to maintenance card publications while under supervision.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• US citizenship is required.
• Must be able to pass a 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 start.
• Must be available to work 40 hours per week for a minimum eight weeks May–Sept 2027.

Responsibilities

• Update and revise maintenance, technical manuals and drawings with Docking Engineer.
• Draft, track and manage correspondence with external government stakeholders.
• Modify and publish preventative maintenance cards as advised by Docking Engineer and team.
• Ensure all correspondence complies with company reference documents.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

MS Office

Education

Bachelor or Master student in ME/EE/Ocean Eng

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Docking Operations 2027 Engineering Summer Internship

Responsibilities for this Position

Docking Operations 2027 Engineering Summer Internship

US-CT-Groton

Job ID: 2026-21034

Type: Intern

# of Openings: 2

Category: Intern/Co-op

EB Groton Shipyard

Overview

General Dynamics Electric Boat provides an unparalleled learning experience for college students, offering practical exposure in the defense industry alongside expert engineers, shaping the future of submarine innovation.

Engineers at Electric Boat work collaboratively across departments and with our customer to develop innovative solutions for the United States Navys nuclear submarines. As an Intern, you'll be exposed to various engineering activities with the support of our senior staff. This program grants our trainees the opportunity to develop valuable skills and dive into cutting-edge projects such as leading the Columbia Class design and enhancing Virginia Class submarines. Every intern will be exposed to a wealth of knowledge in order to excel in the engineering domain.

This program requires a minimum commitment of 8 weeks during the Summer 2027 Season.

Participation in this program requires medical screening, passing a drug test, and potential DOD Investigation

This is not a remote opportunity.

Docking Operations Engineering Summer Internship

Job Description:

In this role you duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Work closely with Docking Engineer to update and revise maintenance, technical manuals and technical drawings.
• Draft, track and manage correspondence with external government stakeholders and coordinate response to stakeholder requests.
• Modify and publish preventative maintenance cards as advised by Docking Engineer, Dock Technicians, and Tech Leads.
• Ensure all correspondence comply with company reference documents.

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications received, our current process does not involve interviews. Rest assured that even though you will not be contacted for an interview, your time and effort are greatly appreciated. Each application is diligently reviewed for consideration. Thank you for your understanding and interest!

Responsibilities

• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to effectively work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to learn new skills and apply them
• Ability to solve problems in a constructive manner
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proficient with MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Office)

Qualifications

To be qualified for this position:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• US citizenship is required.
• Must be able to successfully 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 between May 2027 to September 2027.
• Selected candidates will be responsible for establishing housing and reliable transportation for the duration of their intern assignment.
• Pursuing a Bachelor or Masters of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Ocean Engineering

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General Dynamics Electric Boat is a recognized leader in the design, construction and lifecycle support of submarines for the United States Navy.