SSN Electrical Engineering and Design - 2027 Engineering Summer Internship

General Dynamics Electric Boat provides college students with practical engineering experience in the defense industry and supports submarine innovation for the United States Navy. The SSN Electrical Engineering and Design Summer Intern will support systems engineering, electrical and electronic system design, software development, cybersecurity, supplier engagement, and submarine construction and integration activities.

What you'll do:

• Implementation of systems engineering across a variety of electrical systems, electrical and electronic components, and software applications
• Detailed design, development, qualification, and ship integration of major submarine electrical and electronic systems
• Engagements with various suppliers to ensure electrical system and component requirements and specifications are being met
• Software architecture design, development, and test for electrical systems
• Implementation of unique cybersecurity requirements for shipboard electrical systems
• Network security administration for air-gapped/standalone development environments
• Development of electric plant designs and technology innovations for the next generation of fast attack submarines
• Engagement directly with electrical designer and construction trades to implement new designs or resolve electrical system design construction issues

What they're looking for:

• 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 2027 to September 2027
• 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 Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Network Administration, Security, Cybersecurity, Biomedical Engineering and Energy Systems Engineering
• 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

Benefits:

• Practical exposure in the defense industry alongside expert engineers
• Support from senior staff
• Opportunity to develop valuable skills through cutting-edge submarine projects