Naval Architecture & Submarine Structures Intern (Summer)

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

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT invites applications for a Naval Architecture and Structural Design and Engineering Summer Internship. You will support submarine hull design, structural analysis, and hydrodynamics across VIRGINIA-class projects and related programs.

This hands-on internship offers exposure to concept and detail design, construction support, and at-sea planning. Applicants must be engineering students pursuing a BS/MS in relevant fields and available for 8 weeks in

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• US citizenship is required.
• Must pass a medically supervised drug screen and background check and obtain DOD secret clearance.
• Must be enrolled full-time at a college or university.
• Must be available to work 40 hours per week for a minimum eight (8) consecutive weeks between May 2027 to September 2027.
• Pursuing a Bachelor or Masters of Science Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Naval Architecture/Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Aerospace Engineering.

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).
• Perform calculations supporting submarine structures.
• Assist in the design development process through concept development, preliminary design, detail design, construction support, overhaul and repair of submarine structures.
• Support development of 3D product models or 2D drawings that disclose the details for fabrication of submarine structures.
• Perform static and dynamic finite element structural analysis to support design of submarine structures and associated components using advanced analytical techniques.
• Perform analyses relating to the movement of the submarine through the water and flow over appendages; predict speed and power, hydrodynamic forces on appendages and maneuvering performance.
• Predict and manage the hydrostatic balance of submarines through control of the ballast systems.
• Analyze stability, submerged equilibrium, surfaced hydrostatics, tank capacity and facility constraints.
• Develop barge loading, ballasting and cargo securing plans supporting at-sea transit of submarine modules and components to support construction.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Self-learning

Problem solving

MS Office

Education

Pursuing B.S./M.S. in Civil/Mechanical/Naval Architecture/Engineering

Job description

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT invites applications for a Naval Architecture and Structural Design and Engineering Summer Internship. You will support submarine hull design, structural analysis, and hydrodynamics across VIRGINIA-class projects and related programs.

This hands-on internship offers exposure to concept and detail design, construction support, and at-sea planning. Applicants must be engineering students pursuing a BS/MS in relevant fields and available for 8 weeks in