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 a Supply Chain intern you will receive hands-on learning experiences in various departments across the full range of professions that support ongoing business operations. Interns are provided with tasks that are both technically challenging and educationally stimulating. With the guidance of Electric Boat's senior staff and management, Supply Chain Interns will assist analysts, buyers/planners and systems coordinators with a variety of tasks and projects, depending on their assignment. Possible areas of assignment include the following:
Supply Chain Management: Experience creation, management and oversight of purchase orders and suppliers across the full breadth of the submarine supply chain including areas of government property & control, audit & compliance, suppy chain management, inventory control, general procurement, program management, and supply chain planning.
Each intern accepted into the program will be given a Mentor for duration of the internship. As an intern you will have the opportunity to gain real life experience in the work force, gain insight into the internal processes of a major corporation, and apply the skills acquired in school related to the Business Management & Finance area of interest.
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
- 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; part time positions are not available.
- Working towards a Degree in Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems, Supply Chain Management, Economics or other business-related degree program
- 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)
- Ability to write SQL statements desired for some positions
Skills Required
- Must be at least 18 years old
- U.S. citizenship
- Successfully pass a medically supervised drug screen and background check
- Currently enrolled full-time at a college or university
- Completed at least freshman year before the internship begins
- Available to work 40 hours per week for at least eight consecutive weeks between May and September 2027
- Pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems, Supply Chain Management, Economics, or another business-related field
- 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 Suite
- Ability to write SQL statements
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.
