About this role
Overview
General Dynamics Electric Boat is excited to offer an 8-week paid internship for high school students enrolled in Drafting and Design programs. This unique opportunity allows students to gain hands-on experience and technical knowledge while contributing to critical projects within the shipbuilding industry.
Program Highlights:
Mentorship: Interns will work under the guidance of experienced mentors in their respective departments and unions.
Hands-On Experience: Interns will actively apply technical skills while learning about Electric Boat’s shipbuilding processes.
Professional Exposure: Opportunities to observe production and interact with seasoned employees in a collaborative environment.
MDA - Potential Areas of Placement in Design:
Electrical
Mechanical
Piping/Ventilation
Structural
Arrangements
Electronics
Facilities/Media
Materials
This internship is located in New London, Groton, or Stonington, CT and interns will be enrolled in the union during their employment.
Qualifications
Requirements:
• Must complete Junior year of High School by June 2026
• Must be 16 years of age or older
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Demonstrated proficiency in drafting (portfolio) with Computer Aided Design (CAD) is required (Autocad/CATIA/NX preferred) for design students
• Interns will become employees of Electric Boat and union members for the duration of their summer internship
• Must meet Electric Boat employment requirements, including medical screening and a hair follicle drug test
• Must be available to work eight consecutive weeks; June 29, 2026 - August 21, 2026
Preferred:
- Enrolled in a Technical Education Program At School – CTHSS Policy
- Recommended By Their Schools
Physical Qualifications
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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 gain hands-on experience and technical knowledge while contributing to critical projects within the shipbuilding industry. They will work under the guidance of experienced mentors and actively apply their technical skills.
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