Submarine Electrical Design Intern: Systems & Software

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

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat Groton, CT is seeking SSN Electrical Engineering and Design Summer Interns. This hands-on program exposes students to submarine electrical systems, design, and cybersecurity in a real defense environment.

As an intern you will work with senior engineers across disciplines on Virginia/Columbia class programs, gain practical skills, and contribute to ongoing shipboard projects. A minimum eight-week commitment is required for Summer 2027.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled full-time at a college or university.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• US citizenship is required.
• Must be able to pass a medically supervised drug screen and background check.
• 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.
• Pursuing a Bachelor or Masters of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Network Administration, Security, Cybersecurity, Biomedical Engineering and Energy Systems Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Implementation of systems engineering across a variety of electrical systems, electrical and electronic components, and software applications.
• Detailed design, development, qualification, and ship integration of major submarine electrical and electronic systems.
• Engagements with various suppliers to ensure electrical system and component requirements and specifications are being met.
• Software architecture design, development, and test for electrical systems.
• Implementation of unique cybersecurity requirements for shipboard electrical systems.
• Network security administration for air-gapped/standalone development environments.
• Development of electric plant designs and technology innovations for the next generation of fast attack submarines.
• Engagement directly with electrical designer and construction trades to implement new designs or resolve electrical system design construction issues.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Fast learner

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor or Master in Electrical/Mechanical/Marine Eng; CS/Cybersecurity

Job description

General Dynamics Electric Boat Groton, CT is seeking SSN Electrical Engineering and Design Summer Interns. This hands-on program exposes students to submarine electrical systems, design, and cybersecurity in a real defense environment.

As an intern you will work with senior engineers across disciplines on Virginia/Columbia class programs, gain practical skills, and contribute to ongoing shipboard projects. A minimum eight-week commitment is required for Summer 2027.