Engineering Intern (Winter 2026)
About The Position
NASSCOs Winter engineering internship program provides candidates with the opportunity to work within an identified department based on school curriculum and prior experience. Candidates will be initially assigned to an engineering group based on need, skills, and interests but may rotate to other engineering departments as needed. Candidates should expect to spend time in both an office and manufacturing environment. Interns report on-site in San Diego, CA. As an engineering intern at General Dynamics NASSCO you will be responsible for assisting naval architects and marine engineering with their current projects. These projects range from the initial design of future vessels to the final outfitting of nearly completed ships. In the execution of these projects you will be tasked with creating and modifying CAD drawings, performing research using both online and printed resources, and using a variety of software to perform stability and structural calculations.You will also accompany senior naval architects to support shipboard inspections and testing.Reports to department manager/supervisor on a regular basis to monitor status of assigned projects.
Requirements
- Successful candidates must be currently enrolled (full-time)
- Proficiency in personal computer (PC) word processing, spreadsheets and graphics, as well as computer-aided design and engineering (CAD/CAE) systems, is desirable.
- Must have ability to express ideas in oral and written formats and demonstrate a high degree of personal flexibility.
Nice To Haves
- An interest and/or prior work experience in ship design, shipbuilding, construction management and manufacturing processes would be advantageous.
Responsibilities
- Assisting naval architects and marine engineering with their current projects
- Creating and modifying CAD drawings
- Performing research using both online and printed resources
- Using a variety of software to perform stability and structural calculations
- Accompany senior naval architects to support shipboard inspections and testing
- Reports to department manager/supervisor on a regular basis to monitor status of assigned projects.
Benefits
- medical & dental insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- flexible spending accounts/HSAs
- life and disability insurance
- company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)
- wellness coaching
- onsite health services
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
