Life Cycle Support LCS 2027 Engineering Summer Internship

General Dynamics; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT offers a Life Cycle Support (LCS) Engineering Summer Internship for Summer 2027. The program provides hands-on exposure to submarine systems, fleet support, and engineering analysis with mentorship from senior engineers.

Applicants must be enrolled full-time in an engineering degree, be 18+, US citizenship, and able to pass a drug screen and background check. The internship runs for eight weeks, 40 hours per week, between May and September 2027.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• US citizenship is required.
• Must pass drug screen and background check.
• Must be enrolled full-time in a college or university.
• Must have completed freshman year prior to internship start.
• Available to work 40 hours per week for eight consecutive weeks May–Sept 2027.
• Pursuing a Bachelor or Masters of Science Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Civil, Ocean, Marine, Electrical, Nuclear, Systems, Facilities, Energy, Chemical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Support Existing Fleet and New Construction through analyses of submarine ship systems, components, materials, drawings and specifications.
• Technical review of all Integrated Logistics Support products related to alterations and upgrades.
• Coordinate and issue responses to emergent fleet issues via Liaison Action Requests for all submarine classes and disciplines.
• Develop design modernization drawings and calculations for installation of new and upgraded systems and equipment.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Teamwork

Learning agility

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Responsibilities for this Position

Life Cycle Support (LCS) 2027 Engineering Summer Internship

US-CT-Groton

Job ID: 2026-20772 Type: Intern # of Openings: 11 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 Navy's 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 an 8-week commitment 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.

All applicants have the potential to be placed at any of the following locations: Groton CT (Shipyard and/or Kings Hwy), North Stonington CT, or New London, CT.

Life Cycle Support (LCS) Engineering Summer Internship

Job Description

The Life Cycle Support (LCS) Directorate provides the U.S. Navy five-star support that increases submarine Operational Availability and Capability. We are responsible for Fleet support functions including Sustainment, Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health, Supply Support, Engineering Analyses, Obsolescence Management, Ship Specification Development, and Configuration Management.

Life Cycle Support (LCS) Summer Interns

may be responsible for the following tasks:

• Support Existing Fleet and New Construction through the technical analyses of submarine ship systems, components, materials, drawings, specifications, and other design elements.
• Technical Review of all Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) products related to alterations and equipment upgrades.
• Coordinate and issue EB responses to all emergent fleet issues via Liaison Action Requests (LAR) for all submarine classes and disciplines.
• Develop design modernization drawings and calculations for installation of new and upgraded systems and equipment.

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, Aerospace Engineering, Civil (Structural) Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Marine Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Systems Engineering, Facilities Engineering, Energy Systems Engineering, Chemical Engineering.