2026 Groton SHIP Summer High School Intern Program - Design
About The Position
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.
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
Nice To Haves
- Enrolled in a Technical Education Program At School – CTHSS Policy
- Recommended By Their Schools
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
