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 have completed junior year of high school.

• 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 30, 2025 - August 22, 2025.

Preferred:

• Enrolled in a Technical Education Program At School – CTHSS Policy
• Recommended By Their Schools

Physical Qualifications

Color Vision

Environmental Attributes

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