About the role#
The Concept Formulation team manages research and development efforts, payload integration, and warfare analysis for submarine programs. This internship places you within the R&D or Capability Insertions groups to support ongoing technology studies and strategic planning. You will work alongside senior staff to bridge engineering concepts with program coordination.
What you'll do#
- Assist R&D leads with various project tasks.
- Research payloads including kinetic systems, countermeasures, special operations forces equipment, and unmanned underwater vehicles for platform integration.
- Brainstorm and present future submarine concepts.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment as a full-time student pursuing a Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, or Systems Engineering.
- Completion of at least your freshman year before the internship begins.
- US citizenship and the ability to pass a medically supervised drug screen and background check.
- Ability to work 40 hours per week for at least eight consecutive weeks between May 2027 and September 2027.
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- Proficiency in the MS Office suite and strong communication skills.
Location & details#
- This is a paid, full-time, on-site internship for Summer 2027.
- Locations include Groton, New London, and North Stonington, Connecticut, as well as North Kingstown and Newport, Rhode Island.
- You are responsible for your own housing and transportation.
About General Dynamics
General Dynamics produces combat vehicles, nuclear-powered submarines, and business jets. The company operates in 43 countries and maintains its headquarters in Reston, Virginia. It was founded in 1952. The organization employs over 10,000 people and focuses on aerospace, defense, and marine systems.
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