Radiological Services - 2027 Engineering Summer Internship

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

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT, is offering a Radiological Services - 2027 Engineering Summer Internship. The role is an on-site internship at Groton Shipyard or Naval Submarine Base New London, running for a minimum of 8 weeks during Summer 2027.

Enrolled students will work across radiological engineering teams and gain practical submarine-focused experience. You'll review changes, explore process improvements, and support compliance with radiological controls while collaborating

Qualifications

• Enrolled full-time at a College or University.
• Completed at least Freshman year by Summer 2027.
• Pursuing a BS or MS in any Engineering discipline.

Responsibilities

• Review and participate in radiological engineering projects.
• Assist with reviews of Ship System Status Reports.
• Learn radiological control requirements and compliance.
• Collaborate with teams across departments and Navy partners.
• Develop communication and problem-solving skills.

Education

Pursuing a BS/MS in Engineering

Enrolled full-time at a College or University

Freshman year completed by Summer 2027

Job description

Radiological Services - 2027 Engineering Summer Internship

Responsibilities for this Position

Radiological Services - 2027 Engineering Summer Internship

US-CT-Groton

Job ID: 2026-20719

Type: Intern

# of Openings: 2

Category: Intern/Co-op

EB Groton Shipyard

Why Join Us?

At General Dynamics Electric Boat, you won't just be observing, you'll be part of the team shaping the future of submarine innovation for the U.S. Navy. Our Summer Internship program gives you the chance to apply what you've learned in the classroom to real engineering challenges, all while working alongside experts who are passionate about mentoring the next generation of engineers.

What You'll Experience

As an intern, you'll gain exposure to multiple engineering disciplines, build practical skills, and contribute directly to high-impact projects. You'll see firsthand how collaboration drives successacross departments and with our Navy partners, both on the cutting-edge COLUMBIA Class design and with ongoing improvements to the VIRGINIA Class submarines.

The Team

The mission of the Radiological Controls directorate is to be the Shipyard's conscience with respect to protecting our customers based on the basic principles when it comes to Radiological Controls. They ensure all organizations are doing their best to maintain best work practices while performing nuclear construction and repair. Their regulatory role is evaluated annually and is conditional to NAVSEA extending us the privilege of a license to handle radioactive materials.

Radiological Engineering (RE) is responsible for maintaining and interpreting Radiological Control requirements in order to ensure that appropriate Radiological Controls are incorporated into nuclear work. RE is comprised of the following groups:

• Nuclear Regional Maintenance Department (NRMD) RE Group
• RADIACs and New Construction Group
• RadiologicalWaste, Mixed Waste and Shipping Group
• Special Projects Group.

What You'll Do

During your internship, you may be responsible for any of the following tasks:

• Review and validate changes to Ship System Status Report (SSSR).
• Review processes and identify opportunities for innovation.
• Review technical direction for radiological work for compliance to requirements.
• Review radiological deficiencies to determine how to prevent recurrence.
• Participate in the Radiological Emergency Response Organization (RERO).

Program Highlights

• Duration: A minimum of 8 weeks during Summer 2027.
• Location: The position is on-site and you may be placed in any of the following Groton, CT locations: Groton Shipyard or Naval Submarine Base New London
• Relocation Assistance: This internship is not eligible for a housing stipend or relocation assistance.

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

Education Requirements

• Enrolled full-time at a College or University
• Completed at least Freshman year by Summer 2027
• Pursuing a B.S. or M.S. Degree in any Engineering discipline

Availability Requirements

• Willing and able to work 40 hours per week for at least 8 consecutive weeks between May 2027 to September 2027

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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.