2027 IT SUMMER INTERNSHIP - IT INTERN at HII - Newport News Shipbuilding division
About the role
Newport News Shipbuilding offers internships which allow students to gain experience in technical or administrative positions and provide the opportunity to gain experience in their field of study as well as an understanding of our business. This opportunity could possibly lead to future full‑time employment but is not guaranteed. Some engineering, technical, and waterfront positions may require the ability to physically access a wide variety of work sites, including those aboard ships under various stages of construction or overhaul, including the use of vertical and inclined ladders, and may involve limited kneeling, stooping, standing, etc. With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. We collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world.
Responsibilities
- Work 40 hours per week for 10 consecutive weeks during the summer on a variety of assignments related to the student’s major.
Requirements
- Enrolled in a 4‑year college/university (or 2+2 program) or a master’s degree program for Fall 2027.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or greater.
- Submit unofficial transcripts with the application (failure to upload results in automatic disqualification).
- U.S. citizenship is required for this position.
- Ability to physically access various work sites, including aboard ships under construction or overhaul, using vertical and inclined ladders; may involve limited kneeling, stooping, standing, etc.
Qualifications
- Majoring in a STEM bachelor’s or master’s degree program, including Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or Information Technology.