DESIGNER SKILLBRIDGE INTERN

Team: K21 Talent Acquisition | Full‑Time | 1st Shift | No relocation assistance | Not eligible for telework | No travel requirements | No security clearance required. Salary range: $35,000.00 – $60,000.00 (estimated base pay; final compensation based on experience, qualifications, and other job‑related factors).

About the Role

Newport News Shipbuilding offers summer internships that provide students with experience in technical or administrative positions and the possibility of future full‑time employment. Some engineering, technical, and waterfront positions may require physical access to a variety of work sites, including ships under construction or overhaul, and may involve the use of vertical and inclined ladders, limited kneeling, stooping, standing, etc.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age before the start of the summer intern program (mid‑May).
• Be enrolled in a degreed program that supports the company’s business requirements, typically in one of the following areas:
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Civil/Structural Engineering
  • Business Management
  • Accounting
  • Economics/Finance
• Have attended a college or university and completed at least one year of coursework by May 4.
• Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (official transcripts required).
• Plan to attend a college/university (undergraduate or graduate) in the fall following the internship.
• Successfully complete a criminal background investigation and a hair‑follicle drug screen.
• Work a 40‑hour work week for a minimum of 10 weeks during the summer.
• Provide an adequate email address for application, communication, and employment offers.
• When applying, supply the following information (failure to do so may result in disqualification):
  • School name
  • Degree program & major
  • Anticipated graduation date
  • Current academic level (e.g., junior, senior, graduate)
  • Overall GPA (4.0 scale)
  • List of relatives (if any) employed at Newport News Shipbuilding

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plan choices
• On‑site health centers
• Tele‑medicine services
• Wellness resources
• Employee assistance programs
• Savings plan options (401 K)
• Financial education and planning tools
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts
• Early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships
• Additional benefits may vary by division or work location

Pay

Estimated base salary range: $35,000.00 – $60,000.00. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job‑related factors.