Radiological Services 2027 Engineering Summer Internship

General Dynamics; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT offers a Radiological Services - 2027 Engineering Summer Internship. This on-site program targets undergrad and graduate engineers, with a minimum 8-week duration and 40-hour weeks between May and September 2027.

You’ll gain exposure to multiple engineering disciplines, review processes, and contribute to submarine projects for NAVSEA with mentorship from experienced engineers.

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

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Learn new skills and apply them.
• Solve problems constructively.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Office).

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Independent work

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's or MS in Engineering

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

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

Overview

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 success across 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
• Radiological Waste, 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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