Groton SHIP Summer High School Intern Program - Design

Position: 2026 Groton SHIP Summer High School Intern Program - Design
Responsibilities for this Position

2026 Groton SHIP Summer High School Intern Program - Design

US-CT-Groton

Job :

Type:
Intern

# of Openings: 21

Category:
Intern/Co-op

EB Groton Shipyard

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 Boats 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 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

Preferred:

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