Engineering Summer Intern – Electrical Systems

General Dynamics; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat offers a 2027 Summer Internship at Groton, CT, focused on Columbia Electrical Systems. Interns gain hands-on exposure to submarine design, testing, and cross-functional collaboration under senior staff.

The program runs for 8–12 weeks, requires full-time commitment, and includes medical screening and background checks. Participants may be placed at Groton, New London, North Stonington, or North Kingstown locations.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Willingness to learn new skills and apply them.
• Ability to solve problems in a constructive manner.
• Strong interpersonal skills and collaboration with peers.
• Proficiency with MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Review and assist with engineering tasks under supervision.
• Support cross-functional teams in submarine systems projects.
• Assist with documentation and test procedures as needed.
• Contribute to program activities and internal reviews.
• Support preparation for project deliverables and presentations.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Teamwork

Self-learning

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering/Physics

Tools

MS Office

Job description

General Dynamics Electric Boat offers a 2027 Summer Internship at Groton, CT, focused on Columbia Electrical Systems. Interns gain hands-on exposure to submarine design, testing, and cross-functional collaboration under senior staff.

The program runs for 8–12 weeks, requires full-time commitment, and includes medical screening and background checks. Participants may be placed at Groton, New London, North Stonington, or North Kingstown locations.