About this role
Overview
Are you a high school junior going into your senior year with a desire to learn what it takes to to build the world's most advanced submarines? Are you ready to take the challenge and explore the possibilities for a future in shipbuilding?
Come take part in Electric Boat's paid SHIP Summer High School Intern Program! For eight weeks, you will work under the guidance of a trained mentor and have the opportunity to observe, and participate in, the varied manufacturing processes used to build one of the world's most sophisticated military vehicles.
While working side by side with experienced employees in their assigned trades department (Machine Trades, Electrical, Pipefitting, Shipfitting, or Welding) you will gain valuable skills and knowledge on the shipbuilding methods and tools used in Electric Boat Operations.
This Internship is located at the North Kingstown, RI location.
Qualifications
Required:
- Complete junior year of high school by June of 2026
- Minimum of 16 years old
- US Citizen
- Available to 40 hours per week June 29, 2026 through August 21, 2026
Preferred:
- Recommended by their high school
- Referral
Physical Qualifications
Climbing, Color Vision, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, TwistingEnvironmental Attributes
Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, OilyOther facts
About General Dynamics Electric Boat
General Dynamics Electric Boat is a business unit of General Dynamics with headquarters in Groton, CT. The world’s first and finest submarine builder, Electric Boat was established in 1899 to complete the U.S. Navy’s first modern commissioned submarine, USS Holland. Designed and built by Electric Boat, USS Nautilus, the world’s first nuclear-powered submarine, was launched in 1954. Electric Boat has designed and delivered 17 of the U.S. Navy’s 20 classes of nuclear submarines. Now in its second centennial of submarine building, EB is the design yard and prime contractor for the Virginia-class submarine program, currently in production. EB is also designing and developing the Columbia-class ballistic-missile submarine which will replace the current Ohio class beginning in 2027.
What you'll do
- Interns will work under the guidance of a trained mentor and participate in various manufacturing processes related to shipbuilding. They will gain hands-on experience and learn about the tools and methods used in Electric Boat Operations.
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