2027 Spring Engineering CO-OP Trainee

Overview

General Dynamics Electric Boat offers an unparalleled experiential learning opportunity for college students seeking for-credit, full-time engineering co-op experience within the defense industry. Students work alongside expert engineers, contributing to the design, construction, and lifecycle support of the United States Navy’s nuclear submarines—shaping the future of undersea innovation.

Electric Boat engineers collaborate across disciplines and directly with our customer to develop advanced technical solutions. As an Engineering Co-op Trainee, students are immersed in real-world engineering activities with direct mentorship from senior staff. Trainees gain hands-on exposure to complex systems and cutting-edge projects, including work supporting the Columbia Class submarine design and enhancements to the Virginia Class fleet.

This program is designed to provide a deep, applied learning experience equivalent to an academic term, enabling students to build critical technical and professional skills in a highly collaborative engineering environment.

Applicants must be eligible and approved by their academic institution to participate in a full-time, for-credit co-op during the Spring 2027 term.

Program Commitment & Academic Requirement

• This is a full-time, 4 to 6 month co-op program during the Spring 2027 academic semester
• Participation must be for academic credit through the student’s college or university
• This program replaces a traditional course load
• Students may not carry a full or part-time academic course schedule concurrently
• This opportunity is not a summer internship
• This is not a remote position 

Potential Placement

All accepted students may be placed at any of the following facilities based on business need:

• Groton, CT
• New London, CT
• North Stonington, CT
• North Kingstown, RI
• Newport, RI

Students may be assigned to one of many engineering organizations, including but not limited to:

• Platform Systems Engineering
• Software Engineering
• Ship Signatures
• Naval Architecture
• Fluid Systems
• Combat Systems Engineering
• Construction Support Engineering
• Test Engineering
• Propulsion Plant Structures, Shielding & Arrangement
• Propulsion Plant Fluid Systems
• Propulsion Plant Electrical
• Main Propulsion Machinery
• Hull and External Structures
• Internal Structures
• Life Cycle Engineering
• Pipe Stress Analysis, Computational Fluid Dynamics, & Shielding Analysis
• Solid Mechanics

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications received, this program does not include interviews. All applications are thoroughly reviewed for consideration. While applicants may not be contacted directly, we sincerely appreciate the time and effort invested in applying

Qualifications

Applicants should have completed a minimum of one year of college working toward a Bachelor or Master's of Science degree in: Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering, Marine/Ocean Engineering, Systems Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Naval Architecture/Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Computer Science.

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• US citizenship is required.
• Must be able to successfully pass a medically supervised drug screen, background check, with potential for DoD Investigation to earn clearance.
• Must be enrolled full-time at a college or university
• Applicants must only apply if they are looking for a full time co-op for 4 - 6 months in Spring of 2027, for credit in lieu of a course load / academic class schedule.
• Selected candidates will be responsible for establishing housing and reliable transportation for the duration of their intern assignment.

Skills

• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to effectively work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to learn new skills and apply them
• Ability to solve problems in a constructive manner
• Strong interpersonal skills   
• Proficient with MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Office)

Physical Qualifications

Light Lifting

Environmental Attributes

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