Platform Systems Engineering and Integration – 2027 Engineering Summer Internship
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 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 Kingstown RI, Newport RI, North Stonington CT.
Platform Systems Engineering and Integration – Summer Internship
Job Description:
The Platform Systems Engineering and Integration directorate serves to fill an important role as a system and spatial integrator of complex submarine designs. Members of each of the teams within our directorate work across disciplines to ensure that the individual components and subsystems of a submarine function as an integrated system. Our focus on cross discipline integration is increasingly more important as the complexity of our products grows to provide the US and allied the Navies with the required warfighting capability to outpace our adversaries.
The Platform Systems Engineering and Integration directorate supports all major current and future submarine design programs at Electric Boat. Our directorate is specifically responsible for the application of systems engineering tenets and the integration of the submarine’s arrangement. These responsibilities range from supporting platform level concept development and requirement definition, to detailed systems and arrangement integration, to system demonstration and requirement verification. Our directorate also functions as an integrator of current and future payload systems (e.g., missiles, countermeasures, etc.)
As a summer intern in the Platform Systems Engineering and Integration directorate, you’ll be in a unique position to be exposed to a wide range of engineering and design disciplines at Electric Boat. We strive to ensure that you’ll have a rewarding experience by providing a variety of assignments and opportunities for direct interaction with our products. Specific assignments may include supporting or leading the following areas on any of our engineering programs:
- Requirements development and verification
- Resolution of technical integration challenges
- Test program development
- Concept of operations (CONOPS) development
- Interface management
- Model based systems engineering (MBSE)
- Multi-discipline Major Area Team (MAT) spatial arrangement and integration
- Electronic Visualization System (EVS) Meetings to review 3-D model arrangements
- NAVSEA Customer interaction and coordination of approval of the 3-D model arrangements
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 Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer or SW Engineering, Systems Engineering
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to effectively work both independently and as part of a team
- Ability/Desire 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
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Must pass a medically supervised drug screen and background check.
- Must be enrolled full-time at a college or university.
- Must have completed at least freshman year before the internship begins.
- Must work 40 hours per week for at least eight consecutive weeks between May and September 2027.
- Must establish housing and reliable transportation for the internship assignment.
- Must be pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Ocean, Nuclear, Electrical, Computer, Software, or Systems Engineering.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability and desire to learn and apply new skills.
- Problem-solving ability.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
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.
