About the role#
This internship provides practical exposure to engineering activities within the defense industry. You will work alongside senior staff and the Docking Engineer to support technical operations for United States Navy nuclear submarines. This is a full-time, on-site position for the Summer 2027 season.
What you'll do#
- Update and revise maintenance, technical manuals, and technical drawings.
- Draft, track, and manage correspondence with external government stakeholders.
- Coordinate responses to stakeholder requests.
- Modify and publish preventative maintenance cards based on guidance from engineers, technicians, and leads.
- Ensure all correspondence meets company documentation standards.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment as a full-time student in a Bachelor or Masters program for Mechanical, Electrical, or Ocean Engineering.
- Completion of at least your Freshman year before the start of the internship.
- US citizenship and the ability to pass a medically supervised drug screen and background check.
- Proficiency with the MS Office suite, including Word and Excel.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work independently or in a team.
- You must be at least 18 years old.
Location & details#
- Location: Groton, Connecticut.
- Term: A minimum of eight consecutive weeks between May 2027 and September 2027.
- Schedule: 40 hours per week.
- Interns are responsible for their 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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