Security - 2027 Summer Internship

General Dynamics Electric Boat; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 7,935,000 - 9,698,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat is offering an 8‑week Summer 2027 Security internship. The program provides learning opportunities across industrial, physical, operational, and supply chain security, plus security investigations, with a commitment of 40 hours per week.

Interns may be assigned to locations including Groton, CT, North Kingstown, RI, North Stonington, CT, and New London, CT, requiring reliable transportation and housing for the duration. Applicants must be 18+, a U.S.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled full-time at a college or university pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Industrial Security Management, Security Management, Public Safety, or Security.
• Must be 18 years of age or older and US citizenship is required.
• Able to pass drug screen and background check.
• Commit to 8 weeks during Summer 2027.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Problem solving

Education

Criminal Justice

Industrial Security Management

Security Management

Public Safety

Security

Job description

Overview

General Dynamics Electric Boat provides an unparalleled learning experience for college students, offering practical exposure in the defense industry alongside professionals, shaping and supporting the future of submarine innovation.

As an intern in Security, you will be presented with technically challenging and educationally stimulating opportunities in the fields of industrial security, physical security, operational security, supply chain security, and security investigations. This is a unique opportunity to kick start your career and gain valuable and relevant work experience.

This program requires a minimum commitment of 8 weeks during the Summer 2027 Season.

This is not a remote opportunity.

Please note you may be assigned to work at any of the following locations: North Kingstown RI, Groton CT, North Stonington CT, New London, CT, and you will need reliable transportation and housing for the duration of your intern assignment.

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 pursuing a bachelor’s degree in the following:
  • Criminal Justice
  • Industrial Security Management
  • Security Management
  • Public Safety
  • Security
• 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.

Preferred:

• Familiarity with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM)
• Strong interest in the area of national security and intelligence
• Strong interest in contributing to the protection of a cleared defense contractor through industrial security, physical security, operational security, supply chain, security, and security investigations
• Candidates must support and engage in programs, projects, and practices involving GDEB culture and comply with all policies and procedures

Skills

• 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