2027 Spring Engineering CO-OP Trainee

About the role

General Dynamics Electric Boat offers an unparalleled experiential learning opportunity for college students seeking a 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. As an Engineering Co‑op Trainee, students are immersed in real‑world engineering activities with direct mentorship from senior staff, gaining 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.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, construction, and lifecycle support of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines.
• Participate in real‑world engineering activities under direct mentorship from senior staff.
• Gain hands‑on exposure to complex systems and cutting‑edge projects (e.g., Columbia Class design, Virginia Class fleet enhancements).
• Potential placement at any of the following facilities based on business need: Groton, CT; New London, CT; North Stonington, CT; North Kingstown, RI; Newport, RI.
• Possible assignment to engineering organizations such as: 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.

Requirements

• Full‑time, 4‑ to 6‑month co‑op during the Spring 2027 academic semester.
• Participation must be for academic credit through the student’s college or university.
• The co‑op replaces a traditional course load; students may not carry a full or part‑time academic schedule concurrently.
• This is not a summer internship and is not a remote position.
• Applicants must be eligible and approved by their academic institution to participate.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must successfully pass a medically supervised drug screen, background check, and potential DoD investigation to earn clearance.
• Must be enrolled full‑time at a college or university.
• Selected candidates are responsible for establishing housing and reliable transportation for the duration of the assignment.

Qualifications

• Completed a minimum of one year of college toward a Bachelor or Master’s of Science degree in one of the following disciplines: 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.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Skills

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively 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).
• Light lifting.
• Environmental attributes: Inside.