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Responsibilities for this Position

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 Navys 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 2025 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 either of the following locations: Groton CT or New London CT

M echanical Engineer Summer Internship

Job Description:

The fast attack Mechanical Components, Design and Engineering Directorate designs, engineers and delivers mechanical equipment that enables the Navys undersea dominance.

The mechanical team is responsible for a wide range of end to end tasking that ensures our equipment meets all requirements, can perform its intended function, and is properly integrated with the ship systems. The tasking includes requirements developments, engineering analysis, review and approval of part manufacturing information, oversight of supplier engineering activities, and oversight of part manufacture and test at suppliers and within our shipyard.

Mechanical Components, Design, and Engineering Directorate Summer Interns may be responsible for the following tasks:

• Strength analyses (Mathcad and FEA)
• Evaluation of supplier / shipyard non-conformances
• System requirements development
• Oversight of supplier equipment development and manufacture

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!

• 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)

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 2025 to September 2025.
• 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, Aerospace, or Marine Engineering

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