2026 Naval Architect Winter Internship

General Dynamics Electric Boat • Groton, CT

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About The Position

General Dynamics Electric Boat offers college students practical exposure to the defense industry and submarine innovation. This internship covers the Winter Work Period in January–February 2027 and lasts 6 to 8 weeks.

The Naval Architecture Department (D496) determines submarines’ hydrostatic and hydrodynamic characteristics and provides waterfront hydrostatics support. Department work includes concept design, hydrodynamic and hydrostatic analyses, and waterfront shipyard support. Interns will initially be assigned to one of these functional groups, with opportunities for developmental rotation within the department.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or a related field, with a background in marine design or fluid mechanics.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, communication, and critical problem-solving skills.
• Highly motivated, able to perform independently, and able to interact with other groups and organizations in an engineering environment.

Nice To Haves

• Background or experience in marine vehicle design.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to concept design activities, including design requirement trade-off assessments, early design optimization, team leadership and development of initial hydrostatic estimates.
• Contribute to hydrodynamic analyses, including hydrodynamic loading of flow-exposed structure, maneuvering analysis, hull and control surface shaping, and whole-boat resistance.
• Contribute to hydrostatic calculations, including determining tank volumes, ship displacement, trim, draft, surfaced and submerged ship stability, and evaluating damage conditions.
• Support waterfront activities involving blocking, docking, submarine launching, and barge transportation of major hull sections.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern