Logo for General Dynamics Electric Boat

Security - 2027 Summer Internship

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • US citizenship is required.
  • Must be enrolled full-time at a college or university pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Industrial Security Management, Security Management, or Public Safety Security.
  • Candidates must support and engage in programs, projects, and practices involving GDEB culture and comply with all policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

  • Gain practical exposure in the defense industry.
  • Engage in areas of industrial security, physical security, operational security, supply chain security, and security investigations.
  • Work a minimum of 40 hours per week for at least 8 consecutive weeks.
  • Possibly assigned to various locations including North Kingstown RI, Groton CT, North Stonington CT, and New London, CT.

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Problem Solving
  • Microsoft Office
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Willingness To Learn
  • Social Skills

About the company

General Dynamics Electric Boat logo

General Dynamics Electric Boat

Shipbuilding & Marine Manufacturing

Electric Boat (EB) is a business unit of General Dynamics with headquarters in Groton, CT. Electric Boat is one of the world’s premier submarine builders. Established in 1899, Electric Boat delivered the first submarine, the USS HOLLAND, to the U.S. Navy in 1900.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.

Company details

Company typeXLarge
IndustryShipbuilding & Marine Manufacturing
Company size10001

Your match analysis

See how your profile stacks up against this role.

We compared the job requirements to your profile to show where you're strong and where you fall short.

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 an intern in Security, you will be presented with technically challenging and educationally stimulating opportunities in the fields of industrial security, physical security, operational security, supply chain security, and security investigations. This is a unique opportunity to kick start your career and gain valuable and relevant work experience.

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 pursuing a bachelor’s degree in the following:
    • Criminal Justice
    • Industrial Security Management
    • Security Management
    • Public Safety 
    • Security
  • 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.

Preferred:

  • Familiarity with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM)
  • Strong interest in the area of national security and intelligence
  • Strong interest in contributing to the protection of a cleared defense contractor through industrial security, physical security, operational security, supply chain, security, and security investigations
  • Candidates must support and engage in programs, projects, and practices involving GDEB culture and comply with all policies and procedures
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)
Environmental Attributes: Inside

Apply once. Then go straight to the hiring manager.

After you apply, unlock the direct contact details of the people who actually make the call. A quick follow-up makes you 5x more likely to land an interview.

MR

Marcus Rivera

Chief Revenue Officer

m.rivera@company.com
linkedin.com/in/marcusrivera
Unlocked after you apply
·

Related jobs

Other jobs at General Dynamics Electric Boat

Premium

Reach out to the hiring manager directly.

Gain access to the contact details of the hiring managers who actually decide, and reach out to network with them directly. That, plus more when you upgrade:

  • Full match report with fit score and gaps
  • Career diagnostics on how recruiters read you
  • Curated company matches and warm intros
  • 48h early access to new roles

Cancel anytime.