Student Intern Naval Architect Winter 2027

General Dynamics Corporation; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics NASSCO offers a Winter 2027 Student Intern - Naval Architect internship in San Diego, CA. Interns work in identified engineering departments, may rotate, and split time between office and manufacturing environments.

On-site in San Diego, interns support design and analysis tasks under guidance. Selected students will assist with CAD drawings, stability and structural calculations, and participate in ship inspections and testing alongside senior naval architects.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in full-time studies.
• Interest or prior work in ship design, shipbuilding, construction management, or manufacturing processes is advantageous.
• Proficiency in PC Word processing, spreadsheets, and graphics is desirable; CAD/CAE experience is desirable.
• Ability to express ideas clearly in oral and written form.

Responsibilities

• Assist naval architects and marine engineers with current projects, design of future vessels, and outfitting of ships; create/modify CAD drawings and perform stability/structural calculations.
• Accompany senior naval architects to support shipboard inspections and testing.
• Report to department manager/supervisor regularly to monitor project status.

Skills

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Graphics software

Communication

Education

Currently enrolled student

Tools

CAD/CAE

Job description

Student Intern - Naval Architect (Winter 2027)

Location: San Diego, CA, US, 92108

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Job Posting End Date: Until Filled Shift: 1st Security Clearance: No Clearance

SUMMARY

NASSCOs Winter engineering internship program provides candidates with the opportunity to work within an identified department based on school curriculum and prior experience. Candidates will be initially assigned to an engineering group based on need, skills, and interests but may rotate to other engineering departments as needed. Candidates should expect to spend time in both an office and manufacturing environment. Interns report on-site in San Diego, CA.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES

• As an engineering intern at General Dynamics NASSCO you will be responsible for assisting naval architects and marine engineering with their current projects. These projects range from the initial design of future vessels to the final outfitting of nearly completed ships. In the execution of these projects you will be tasked with creating and modifying CAD drawings, performing research using both online and printed resources, and using a variety of software to perform stability and structural calculations.
• You will also accompany senior naval architects to support shipboard inspections and testing.
• Reports to department manager/supervisor on a regular basis to monitor status of assigned projects.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Successful candidates must be currently enrolled (full-time)
• An interest and/or prior work experience in ship design, shipbuilding, construction management and manufacturing processes would be advantageous.
• Proficiency in personal computer (PC) word processing, spreadsheets and graphics, as well as computer-aided design and engineering (CAD/CAE) systems, is desirable.
• Must have ability to express ideas in oral and written formats and demonstrate a high degree of personal flexibility.

POSITION DEMANDS

The essential functions of this role require work in both an office and industrial setting. The role requires prolonged periods of working in a stationary position, operating a computer, computer programs, and standard office equipment necessary to perform the essential duties. The role requires perceiving information and communicating effectively with others in person, online, and on the phone. The role also requires prolonged periods of working in indoor and outdoor industrial settings. Must have the ability to safely access, navigate, and traverse the shipyard, construction areas, production areas, ships, and warehouses. Must be able to transit uneven surfaces, and be agile to move quickly to avoid hazards and respond to unexpected obstacles. Must be able to observe, detect, identify, perceive, recognize, and process information to remain alert and timely comply with all safety requirements. Must be able to move, transport, and use equipment necessary to perform the essential duties. Duties performed on ships require ascending and descending stairs and ladders, transiting on scaffolding and at heights, transiting through manholes and other narrow, confined, or congested spaces. This position requires exposure to industrial areas which contain hazardous materials, loud noise (including sirens, horns, chipping, slamming, and hammering), dust, fumes, and exposure to weather.

PAY RATE

$35.38

General Dynamics NASSCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

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