Supply Chain Management - 2027 Summer Internship
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General Dynamics Electric Boat
Groton, CT, US
Summary
Interns will assist analysts, buyers, and systems coordinators with various supply chain tasks including purchase order management, inventory control, and audit compliance. They will gain hands-on experience in business operations within the defense industry under the guidance of senior staff and mentors.
Job Description
Overview
General Dynamics Electric Boat provides an unparalleled learning experience for college students, offering practical exposure in the defense industry alongside professionals, shaping and supporting the future of submarine innovation.
As a Supply Chain intern you will receive hands-on learning experiences in various departments across the full range of professions that support ongoing business operations. Interns are provided with tasks that are both technically challenging and educationally stimulating. With the guidance of Electric Boat's senior staff and management, Supply Chain Interns will assist analysts, buyers/planners and systems coordinators with a variety of tasks and projects, depending on their assignment. Possible areas of assignment include the following:
Supply Chain Management: Experience creation, management and oversight of purchase orders and suppliers across the full breadth of the submarine supply chain including areas of government property & control, audit & compliance, suppy chain management, inventory control, general procurement, program management, and supply chain planning.
Each intern accepted into the program will be given a Mentor for duration of the internship. As an intern you will have the opportunity to gain real life experience in the work force, gain insight into the internal processes of a major corporation, and apply the skills acquired in school related to the Business Management & Finance area of interest.
This program requires a minimum commitment of 8 weeks during the Summer 2027 Season.
This is not a remote opportunity.
Please note you may be assigned to work at any of the following locations: North Kingstown RI, Groton CT, North Stonington CT, New London, CT, and you will need reliable transportation and housing for the duration of your intern assignment.
Qualifications
To be qualified for this position:
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- US citizenship is required.
- Must be able to successfully pass a medically supervised drug screen and background check.
- Must be enrolled full-time at a college or university
- At minimum students must have completed their Freshman year prior to the start of the internship.
- Must be available to work 40 hours per week for a minimum eight (8) consecutive weeks between May 2027 to September 2027; part time positions are not available.
- Working towards a Degree in Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems, Supply Chain Management, Economics or other business-related degree program
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)
- Ability to write SQL statements desired for some positions
General Dynamics Electric Boat is a business unit of General Dynamics with headquarters in Groton, CT. The world’s first and finest submarine builder, Electric Boat was established in 1899 to complete the U.S. Navy’s first modern commissioned submarine, USS Holland. Designed and built by Electric Boat, USS Nautilus, the world’s first nuclear-powered submarine, was launched in 1954. Electric Boat has designed and delivered 17 of the U.S. Navy’s 20 classes of nuclear submarines. Now in its second centennial of submarine building, EB is the design yard and prime contractor for the Virginia-class submarine program, currently in production. EB is also designing and developing the Columbia-class ballistic-missile submarine which will replace the current Ohio class beginning in 2027.
Founded
1899
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Defense and Space Manufacturing
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Groton, Connecticut
General Dynamics Electric Boat is a business unit of General Dynamics with headquarters in Groton, CT. The world’s first and finest submarine builder, Electric Boat was established in 1899 to complete the U.S. Navy’s first modern commissioned submarine, USS Holland. Designed and built by Electric Boat, USS Nautilus, the world’s first nuclear-powered submarine, was launched in 1954. Electric Boat has designed and delivered 17 of the U.S. Navy’s 20 classes of nuclear submarines. Now in its second centennial of submarine building, EB is the design yard and prime contractor for the Virginia-class submarine program, currently in production. EB is also designing and developing the Columbia-class ballistic-missile submarine which will replace the current Ohio class beginning in 2027.
Founded
1899
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Defense and Space Manufacturing
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Groton, Connecticut