General Dynamics Electric Boat provides an unparalleled learning experience for college students, offering practical exposure in the defense industry alongside expert engineers, shaping the future of submarine innovation.
Engineers at Electric Boat work collaboratively across departments and with our customer to develop innovative solutions for the United States Navy’s nuclear submarines. As an Intern, you'll be exposed to various engineering activities with the support of our senior staff. This program grants our trainees the opportunity to develop valuable skills and dive into cutting-edge projects such as leading the Columbia Class design and enhancing Virginia Class submarines. Every intern will be exposed to a wealth of knowledge in order to excel in the engineering domain.
This program requires a minimum commitment of 8-12 weeks during the Summer 2027 Season.
Participation in this program requires medical screening, passing a drug test, and potential DOD Investigation
This is not a remote opportunity.
All applicants have the potential to be placed at any of the following locations: Groton CT, New London CT, North Stonington CT, North Kingstown RI
COLUMBIA Electrical Systems – Summer Internship
Job Description:
The COLUMBIA Electrical Systems Directorate’s mission is to be the electrical system and component organization for the development and delivery of COLUMBIA Class. The COLUMBIA Class is our nation’s newest strategic weapons platform and the NAVY entrusts the COLUMBIA Electrical Systems Directorate to ensure that COLUMBIA Class’s electrical systems and components meet the rigorous performance requirements that the NAVY’s mission requirements demand. The COLUMBIA Electrical Systems Directorate seeks to embody the following core values in order to fulfill its mission:
- Value Each Other
- Behave with Integrity and Purpose
- Commit to Excellence
The COLUMBIA Electrical Systems Directorate is responsible for the engineering and design of the COLUMBIA Class electrical systems and components and ensuring that they operate as intended through supporting construction and a rigorous test program. The COLUMBIA Electrical Systems Directorate is also responsible vendor oversight of Electric Boat suppliers, power distribution system analysis, cableways design, test procedure development, test equipment drawing development, and technical manual development.
COLUMBIA Electrical Systems Directorate Summer Interns may be responsible for the following tasks:
- Review electrical system drawings to ensure technical adequacy.
- Troubleshoot electrical systems that are under construction and/or undergoing system testing to ensure compliance with operational requirements.
- Provide oversight to component vendors to ensure compliance with procurement and military specification requirements.
- Evaluate power distribution systems to ensure technical adequacy.
- Evaluate cableways design to ensure technical adequacy, including performing calculations to ensure survivability in the submarine’s operating environment.
- Review test procedures and develop associated test equipment drawings.
- Develop and review technical manuals to ensure that our customer can fully utilize the COLUMBIA Class electrical systems and components.
- The intern would gain experience in construction support. They would experience the rare opportunity of building the first of a new submarine class.
Please note: Due to the high volume of applications received, our current process does not involve interviews. Rest assured that even though you will not be contacted for an interview, your time and effort are greatly appreciated. Each application is diligently reviewed for consideration. Thank you for your understanding and interest!
QualificationsTo 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
- 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.
- Selected candidates will be responsible for establishing housing and reliable transportation for the duration of their intern assignment.
- Pursuing a Bachelor or Masters of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Energy Systems Engineering, Physics
- 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)
Skills Required
- At least 18 years of age
- U.S. citizenship
- Successfully pass a medically supervised drug screen
- Successfully pass a background check
- Full-time enrollment at a college or university
- Completion of freshman year before the internship begins
- Availability to work 40 hours per week for at least eight consecutive weeks between May and September 2027
- Pursuing a Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Energy Systems Engineering, or Physics
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to learn and apply new skills
- Constructive problem-solving ability
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel
- Establish housing and reliable transportation for the internship assignment
What We Do
General Dynamics Electric Boat designs, constructs, and provides lifecycle support for submarines serving the U.S. Navy. Established in 1899, the company has a longstanding role in submarine design and construction. Its mission combines engineering, shipbuilding, and long-term support capabilities to deliver and sustain undersea vessels throughout their operational lifecycles in support of the U.S. Navy and national defense programs.
