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2027 Spring Engineering CO-OP Trainee General Dynamics Electric Boat United States, Connecticut, Groton Sep 18, 2026 2027 Spring Engineering CO-OP Trainee Requisition

ID 2026-20763

Location US-CT-Groton Seat Location EB Groton Shipyard Trade Intern/Co-op Shift 1st Security Clearance Required Approved Background Check 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 London, CT

North Stonington, CT

North Kingstown, RI

port, 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 Inside Join our talent pools, get job alerts, and see EB news We can recommend jobs specifically for you!

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