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General Dynamics Electric Boat

Industrial Engineering - 2026 Engineering Summer Internship

General Dynamics Electric Boat, Groton, Connecticut, us, 06349

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Industrial Engineering - 2026 Engineering Summer Internship

Requisition ID

2025-16289

Location

US-CT-Groton

Seat Location

EB Groton Shipyard

Trade

Intern/Co-op

Shift

1st

Security Clearance Required

Secret

Number of Openings

1

Overview

General Dynamics Electric Boat

provides an unparalleled learning experience for college students, offering practical exposure in the defense industry alongside expert engineers, shaping the future of submarine innovation. Engineers

at Electric Boat

work collaboratively across departments and with our customer to develop innovative solutions for the

United States Navy's

nuclear submarines. As an

Intern , you'll be exposed to various engineering activities with the support of our senior staff. This program grants our trainees the opportunity to develop valuable skills and dive into cutting-edge projects such as leading the Columbia Class design and enhancing Virginia Class submarines. Every intern will be exposed to a wealth of knowledge in order to excel in the engineering domain. This program requires a minimum commitment of

8 weeks

during the Summer 2026 Season. Participation in this program requires medical screening, passing a drug test, and potential DOD Investigation This is not a remote opportunity. Industrial Engineering - Summer Internship Job Description: 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.

Industrial Engineering

Summer Interns

may be responsible for the following tasks: Partner with Design Build, Operations and Ship's Management to optimize the build plan and effectively determine what essentials need to be incorporated into the Work Centers to identify improvements in the construction flow, layout, facilities, and Trade specific levels

Facilitate creation of Work Center playbooks by coordinating with applicable Trades and Operations Leadership Partner with Detail Planning and Advance Planning for constant refinement of work scopes at the key event, activity and work order levels Socialize with multiple organizations throughout Work Center design and development Support Work Center execution for Columbia construction. The Industrial Engineer will partner with Operations, Ship's Management and Planning to ensure successful completion of work within the Work Center. Please note:

Due to the high volume of applications received, our current process does not involve interviews. Rest assured that even though you will not be contacted for an interview, your time and effort are greatly appreciated. Each application is diligently reviewed for consideration. Thank you for your understanding and interest! Qualifications

To be qualified for this position: Must be 18 years of age or older US citizenship is required Must be able to successfully pass a medically supervised drug screen and background check Must be enrolled full-time at a college or university At minimum students must have completed their Freshman year prior to the start of the internship Must be available to work 40 hours per week for a minimum eight (8) consecutive weeks between May 2026 to September 2026 Selected candidates will be responsible for establishing housing and reliable transportation for the duration of their intern assignment Pursuing a Bachelor or Masters of Science Degree in

Industrial Engineering Skills

Effective written and verbal communication skills Ability to effectively work both independently and as part of a team Ability to learn new skills and apply them Ability to solve problems in a constructive manner Strong interpersonal skills Proficient with MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Office)

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