General Dynamics Electric Boat is the world's leading manufacturer of nuclear-powered submarines for the U.S. Navy, overseeing every stage of production from concept to completion. These submarines are among the most complex machines ever built, and Electric Boat has continually advanced this technology. Our dedicated team of skilled employees works tirelessly to deliver high-quality products that ensure the safety of our sailors, our families, and our freedom.
Join us for a unique glimpse into the world of nuclear-powered submarine manufacturing and experience a lifetime opportunity in this niche industry.
Please see below for all of our Summer 2025 Engineering Internship opportunities. You can learn more about each position and apply directly by clicking 'Apply Here' under each listing. To apply for an internship you must be enrolled full-time at a college or university, you must have completed your freshman year before the start of the internship, and you must be available to work 40 hours a week for a minimum of 8 consecutive weeks between May 2025 and September 2025.
2024- 13273 - Propulsion Plant and Ship Systems – COLUMBIA - 2025 Engineering Summer Internship
The Propulsion Plant and Ship Systems - COLUMBIA Directorate aims to be the innovative leader in the propulsion plant and ship system design, construction support, and fleet support. We continuously improve both products and processes to produce designs that meet or exceed our customer’s needs and provide onsite support to the shipyard in support of ship construction.
Those Pursuing a Bachelor or Master of Science Degree in the following are encouraged to apply: Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Acoustic Engineering
2024- 13274 - Life Cycle Support (LCS) - 2025 Engineering Summer Internship
The Life Cycle Support (LCS) Directorate provides the U.S. Navy five-star support that increases submarine Operational Availability and Capability. They are responsible for Fleet support functions including Sustainment, Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health, Supply Support, Engineering Analyses, Obsolescence Management, Ship Specification Development, and Configuration Management
Those Pursuing a Bachelor or Master of Science Degree in the following are encouraged to apply: Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Civil (Structural) Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Marine Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, Mathematics/Statistics
2024- 13275 - COLUMBIA Class Mechanical, Structures, and Systems Engineering - 2025 Engineering Summer Internship
The COLUMBIA Class Mechanical, Structures, and Systems Engineering Directorate is responsible for the engineering and design of the hull and internal/external structures for the COLUMBIA Class submarine and fluid and mechanical systems. The COLUMBIA Class is the next-generation sea-based strategic deterrence submarine currently under construction.
Those Pursuing a Bachelor or Master of Science Degree in the following are encouraged to apply: Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, Ocean Engineering, or Marine Engineering.
2024- 13276 - Waterfront Engineering – COLUMBIA Class - 2025 Engineering Summer Internship
The Waterfront Engineering – COLUMBIA Class Directorate is an Engineering and Design service organization focusing on Shipyard customer needs by delivering quality engineering products on time to increase construction productivity. Waterfront Engineering works to continuously improve its technical products by utilizing innovative thinking to keep construction on schedule and prevent unnecessary work or rework.
Those Pursuing a Bachelor or Master of Science Degree in the following are encouraged to apply: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Structural/Civil Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Chemical Engineering
2024- 13277 - Integrated Power Systems (IPS) COLUMBIA Class Electrical/Mechanical Systems Engineering - 2025 Engineering Summer Internship
The Integrated Power Systems (IPS) Directorate is responsible for developing systems and components for the construction of the COLUMBIA Class main propulsion systems. The core focus of the group is electric drive propulsion component integration, secondary components and ship system components development and testing for the delivery of the COLUMBIA Class to meet the growing need of the United State Navy.
Those Pursuing a Bachelor or Master of Science Degree in the following are encouraged to apply: Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
2024- 13278 - COLUMBIA Electrical Systems –- 2025 Engineering Summer Internship
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. 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 to fulfill its mission: Value Each Other, Behave with Integrity and Purpose and Commit to Excellence
The COLUMBIA Electrical Systems Directorate is responsible for engineering and designing 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 for vendor oversight of Electric Boat suppliers, power distribution system analysis, cableways design, test procedure development, test equipment drawing development, and technical manual development.
Those Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master of Science Degree in the following are encouraged to apply: Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Power Systems Engineering
2024- 13279 - SSN Mechanical & Components - 2025 Engineering Summer Internship
The fast-attack Mechanical Components, Design, and Engineering Directorate designs, engineers, and delivers mechanical equipment that enables the Navy’s 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.
Those Pursuing a Bachelor or Master of Science Degree in the following are encouraged to apply: Mechanical, Aerospace, or Marine Engineering
2024- 13280 - Waterfront Engineering – 2025 Engineering Summer Internship
The Waterfront Engineering - Fast Attack Submarines Directorate is an Engineering and Design organization that focuses on the execution of building and testing submarines. Waterfront engineering and design personnel support Shipyard customer needs by providing engineering expertise and delivering quality products to resolve shipbuilding construction and testing problems and increase construction productivity. Waterfront Engineering works to continuously improve its technical products by utilizing innovative thinking to keep construction on schedule and prevent unnecessary work or rework.
Those Pursuing a Bachelor or Master of Science Degree in the following are encouraged to apply: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Structural/Civil Engineering, Aerospace Engineering and Marine Engineering
2024- 13281 - Naval Architecture and Structural Design and Engineering - 2025 Engineering Summer Internship
The Naval Architecture and Structural Design Directorate is responsible for the engineering and design of the hull and internal/external structures for the VIRGINIA Class submarine, as well as the weights, hydrodynamics, and hydrostatics for all classes of submarines.
Those Pursuing a Bachelor or Master of Science Degree in the following are encouraged to apply: Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Naval Architecture/ Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Aerospace Engineering
2024- 13282 - SSN Electrical Engineering and Design - 2025 Engineering Summer Internship
The SSN Electrical Engineering and Design Directorate’s mission is to develop high-quality integrated electrical design solutions for the Navy by planning and executing our work, critically assessing our performance, and incorporating learning opportunities into future projects.
Those Pursuing a Bachelor or Master of Science Degree in the following are encouraged to apply: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Network Administration, Security and Cybersecurity
2024- 13283 - Propulsion Plant and Ship Systems – 2025 Engineering Summer Internship
The Propulsion Plant and Ship Systems Directorate aims to be the innovative leader in the propulsion plant and ship system designs. We continuously improve both products and processes to produce designs that meet or exceed our customer’s needs. Each member of our team participates fully in the drawing development process to produce the highest quality design products possible.
Those Pursuing a Bachelor or Master of Science Degree in the following are encouraged to apply: Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Acoustic Engineering
2024- 13284 - Platform Systems Engineering and Integration – 2025 Engineering Summer Internship
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 Navies with the required warfighting capability to outpace our adversaries.
Those Pursuing a Bachelor or Master of Science Degree in the following are encouraged to apply: Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer or SW Engineering, Systems Engineering
2024- 13286 - Information Technology – 2025 Engineering Summer Internship
The Information Technology Group is seeking highly motivated computer engineering interns to support various subgroups of IT within the organization.
Those Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master of Science Degree in the following are encouraged to apply: IT, Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related technical field
2024- 13287 - Supplier Quality Engineering – 2025 Engineering Summer Internship
Supplier Quality Engineering is responsible for overseeing the submarine supply base to drive first-time quality, supporting our sailors and their families. Supplier Quality Engineering is responsible for cross-functional work with engineering and purchasing, to assess problems with suppliers, and manage problems through resolution. We work with our partner organizations (audit and inspection) to continuously assess risk, evaluate suppliers accordingly, and partner with suppliers to resolve identified issues.
Those Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master of Science Degree in the following are encouraged to apply: Industrial Engineering, Quality/Mechanical Engineering
2024- 13288 - The Nuclear Quality Control and Audit & Assessment - 2025 Engineering Summer Internship
The Nuclear Quality Control and Audit & Assessment Directorate is responsible for ensuring all nuclear work meets quality requirements and standards
Those Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master of Science Degree in the following are encouraged to apply: Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Engineering, and Software Engineering
2024- 13289 - Submarine Materials Engineering & Laboratory - 2025 Engineering Summer Internship
The Submarine Materials Engineering & Laboratory Services Directorate is comprised of many cross-functional groups, each with different core roles and responsibilities. These include Design and Engineering Support, Welding Laboratory, Advanced Concepts, Groton Construction Support, Quonset Point (QP) Structural and Piping Construction Support, Welding Engineering Supplier Development and Oversight, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Engineering Supplier Oversight and Support, Strategic Sourcing, Metallic Materials Engineering, Base Materials Technology, Non-Metallic Materials Engineering, and Robotics Engineering.
Those Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master of Science Degree in the following are encouraged to apply: Material Science Engineering, Mechanical Engineering / Structures & Materials, Metallurgical Engineering, Welding Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Focus in Non-Metallic Materials / Polymers, Civil Engineering/Structures, Materials Aerospace Engineering/Structures & Materials
2024- 13290 - Radiological Services Engineer - 2025 Engineering Summer Internship
The Radiological Services Directorate Mission Statement. To be the Shipyard's conscience concerning protecting our customers based on the basic principles when it comes to Radiological Controls. We ensure all organizations are doing their best to maintain best work practices while performing nuclear construction and repair. Our regulatory role is evaluated annually and is conditional to NAVSEA extending us the privilege of a license to handle radioactive materials.
Those Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master of Science Degree in the following are encouraged to apply: Any engineering discipline
2024- 13292 – Quonset Point - 2025 Engineering Summer Internship
Quality Assurance Engineers are engaged in all aspects of problem resolution for Quality issues that arise at the Quonset Point Facility. As Electric Boat continues to expand the execution of new programs (Columbia and VPM), members of this team are key contributors to ensure the success of these programs. QA Engineers routinely work cross-functionally with internal and external customers to ensure a quality product. This position will report to the Quality Assurance Engineering Supervisor at QP.
Those Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master of Science Degree in the following are encouraged to apply: Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Engineering, and Software Engineering
2024- 13293 - Groton Facilities Engineering - 2025 Engineering Summer Internship
The Electric Boat shipyard is experiencing a period of unprecedented growth. Existing facilities are undergoing renovations and new buildings are under construction with more coming. Now is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be a part of a dynamic team responsible for shaping the future of the shipyard.
Those Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master of Science Degree in the following are encouraged to apply: Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Chemical Engineering
2024- 13294 - Industrial Engineering - 2025 Engineering Summer Internship
The Industrial Engineering Organization provides mission-critical support to EB leadership and the functional organizations by developing and managing the organization's improvement strategies, executing improvement initiatives, mentoring and supporting employees in executing improvements, and measuring the impact of an organization's improvement activities
Those Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master of Science Degree in the following are encouraged to apply: Industrial Engineering or any other Engineering disciplines
2024- 13296 - Facilities & Construction Support - 2025 Engineering Summer Internship
Facilities & Construction Support Directorates - Crane Maintenance, Test & Inspection are responsible for the inspection and maintenance of over 900 pieces of critical weight handling equipment used throughout Quonset Point, RI, and Groton, CT during the construction of nuclear submarines. Our mission is to provide better than world-class service to our customers who use our equipment while meeting all industry standard requirements. We provide safe and reliable equipment under challenging situations to deliver the advantage to our customers in meeting their requirements.
Those Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master of Science Degree in the following are encouraged to apply: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Structural Engineering
2024- 13297 -The Combat and Weapons Systems (CWS)- 2025 Engineering Summer Internship
The Combat and Weapons Systems (CWS) Directorate delivers the capability advantage to the submarine Navy’s Mission. The CWS Directorate is responsible for conceiving, developing, and producing Non-Propulsion Electronic Systems (NPES) for US Navy nuclear submarines. Leveraging the latest in state-of-the-art technologies, this System of Systems can find, track, and neutralize targets while remaining undetected, on course, and mission. Sonar, ship control, payload launch control, strategic weapons systems, C5I systems, and tactical software comprise the portfolio of CWS.
Those Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master of Science Degree in the following are encouraged to apply: Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Biomedical Engineering
2024- 13299 - CONFORM (Concept Formulation) - 2025 Engineering Summer Internship
The Concept Formulation (CONFORM) team oversees EB's concept development work which includes leading SSN(X) and program insertion studies, research and development (R&D) efforts, university and small business outreach, payload integration, and warfare analysis. The CONFORM department champions the continuous infusion of warfighting capability into submarines to maintain EB's leadership position within the industry and to ensure that U.S. submarines remain relevant in the future world of undersea warfare.
Those Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master of Science Degree in the following are encouraged to apply: Engineering; preferred Mechanical, Naval Architecture, or Systems
2024- 1300 - Nuclear Engineering - 2025
The Nuclear Directorate builds, maintains, and repairs the world's most advanced submarine platforms to maintain our maritime superiority, ensure the security of our nations, and to affect positive change throughout the world while maintaining the safety of our Sailors and Workers. The Nuclear Directorate is responsible for the ship's construction; testing the reactor plant; installing, repairing and maintaining nuclear valves and components; and providing engineering services for all nuclear work performed don new construction and delivered submarines in the Groton shipyard and at SUBASE New London.
Those Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master of Science Degree in the following are encouraged to apply: Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering.
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