Student Intern - Mechanical Engineering… at General… · San Diego

Summary: General Dynamics NASSCO is offering a summer engineering internship program that provides candidates with the opportunity to work within an engineering department. Interns will assist naval architects and marine engineers with projects related to ship design and construction. Responsibilities: - As an engineering intern at General Dynamics NASSCO you will be responsible for assisting naval architects and marine engineering with their current projects. These projects range from the initial design of future vessels to the final outfitting of nearly completed ships. In the execution of these projects you will be tasked with creating and modifying CAD drawings, performing research using both online and printed resources, and using a variety of software to perform stability and structural calculations - You will also accompany senior naval architects to support shipboard inspections and testing - Reports to department manager/supervisor on a regular basis to monitor status of assigned projects Required Qualifications: - Successful candidates must be currently enrolled (full-time) - Must have ability to express ideas in oral and written formats and demonstrate a high degree of personal flexibility Preferred Qualifications: - An interest and/or prior work experience in ship design, shipbuilding, construction management and manufacturing processes would be advantageous - Proficiency in personal computer (PC) word processing, spreadsheets and graphics, as well as computer-aided design and engineering (CAD/CAE) systems, is desirable Required Skills: CAD/CAE systems Important Skills: ship design experience, construction management, manufacturing processes Nice-to-Have Skills: oral, personal computer proficiency, written communication Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer Benefits: Medical & dental insurance coverage, 401(k) retirement savings plan, Flexible spending accounts/HSAs, Life and disability insurance, Company paid holidays, Paid time off (PTO), Wellness coaching, Onsite health services