Mechanical Structures and Systems COLUMBIA 2027 Engineering Summer Internship

General Dynamics; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat invites students to join the COLUMBIA Class Mechanical, Structures, and Systems Engineering Summer Internship in Groton, CT. The program offers exposure to hull design, fluid and mechanical systems, and cross‑functional collaboration on submarine programs.

Interns will perform calculations, assist design and material analyses, and support ship checks while gaining hands‑on experience with senior engineers.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• US citizenship is required.
• Must pass a medically supervised drug screen and background check.
• Must be enrolled full-time at a college or university and have completed freshman year.
• Available to work 40 hours per week for 8 consecutive weeks May 2027 to Sep 2027.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering calculations.
• Develop and review designs for the COLUMBIA class submarine.
• Conduct material evaluation and selection studies.
• Analyze arrangement studies and resolve design issues.
• Assist in vendor issue resolution and ship checks.
• Document as-built conditions in the shipyard.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Learning agility

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor or Master of Science in Mechanical, Aerospace, Naval Architecture or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Responsibilities for this Position

Mechanical, Structures, and Systems - COLUMBIA - 2027 Engineering Summer Internship

US-CT-Groton

Job ID: 2026-20756 Type: Intern # of Openings: 32 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.

Engineersat 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 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 our facilities in Connecticut and Rhode Island.

COLUMBIA Class Mechanical, Structures, and Systems Engineering Summer Internship

Job Description

The COLUMBIA Class Mechanical, Structures, and Systems Engineering Directorate is responsible for the engineering and design of the hull and internal/external structures for the COLUMBIA Class submarine, as well as fluid and mechanical systems. The COLUMBIA Class is the next generation sea based strategic deterrence submarine and is currently under construction.

Engineers in this organization are responsible for a diverse array of engineered systems and hardware on the COLUMBIA Class submarine including hull and external structures, Common Missile Compartment (CMC) and forward end internal structures, fluid systems (seawater, freshwater, HVAC, hydraulics, and air systems), and mechanical systems (weapons handling, weapons launch, steering and diving systems, and valves). Using a design‑build‑sustain approach, engineers work in a team environment interfacing with designers, other engineering disciplines, operations, planning, procurement and testing organizations within the shipyard, as well as the NAVY and their local representative SUPSHIP.

COLUMBIA Class Mechanical, Structures, and Systems Engineering Summer Interns may be responsible for the following tasks:

• Perform engineering calculations
• Developing/reviewing designs
• Material evaluation and selection
• Analyzing arrangement studies
• Support resolving vendor issues
• Perform ship checks and document as-built conditions in the shipyard
• Resolving design and construction issues

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 candidateswill 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, Aeronautical, Naval Archtecture, Civil Engineering, Structural, Systems, Ocean Engineering, Marine Engineering, or equivalent to the required degrees.