What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2024 Naval Architect Winter Internship position at General Dynamics Electric Boat?
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Overview
The Electric Boat Naval Architecture Department (D496) is responsible for determining the hydrostatic and hydrodynamic characteristics of submarines and providing waterfront hydrostatics support.
Engineers in the Naval Architecture Department are responsible for concept design, hydrodynamic and hydrostatic analyses, and waterfront shipyard support activities. Concept design activities include design requirement trade-off assessments, early design optimization, team leadership and development of initial hydrostatic estimates. Hydrodynamic analyses include hydrodynamic loading of flow-exposed structure, maneuvering analysis, hull and control surface shaping, and whole-boat resistance. Hydrostatic calculations include determination of tank volumes, ship displacement, trim, draft, surfaced and submerged ship stability, and evaluation of damage conditions. Waterfront activities include support of blocking, docking, submarine launching, and barge transportation of major hull sections.
Engineers will initially be assigned to one of the above functional groups with opportunities for developmental rotation within the department.
This position's timeline covers the Winter Work Period in January-February 2025. Duration is 3 to 6 weeks.
Qualifications
Current pursuit of a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering with a background in Marine Design or Fluid Mechanics is required.
Skills
Candidate must possess strong interpersonal, organizational, communication, and critical problem solving skills. Candidates must be highly motivated, perform independently, and able to interact with other groups and organizations in an engineering environment. Background or experience in marine vehicle design is strongly preferred.
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The Electric Boat Naval Architecture Department (D496) is responsible for determining the hydrostatic and hydrodynamic characteristics of submarines and providing waterfront hydrostatics support.
Engineers in the Naval Architecture Department are responsible for concept design, hydrodynamic and hydrostatic analyses, and waterfront shipyard support activities. Concept design activities include design requirement trade-off assessments, early design optimization, team leadership and development of initial hydrostatic estimates. Hydrodynamic analyses include hydrodynamic loading of flow-exposed structure, maneuvering analysis, hull and control surface shaping, and whole-boat resistance. Hydrostatic calculations include determination of tank volumes, ship displacement, trim, draft, surfaced and submerged ship stability, and evaluation of damage conditions. Waterfront activities include support of blocking, docking, submarine launching, and barge transportation of major hull sections.
Engineers will initially be assigned to one of the above functional groups with opportunities for developmental rotation within the department.
This position's timeline covers the Winter Work Period in January-February 2025. Duration is 3 to 6 weeks.
Qualifications
Current pursuit of a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering with a background in Marine Design or Fluid Mechanics is required.
Skills
Candidate must possess strong interpersonal, organizational, communication, and critical problem solving skills. Candidates must be highly motivated, perform independently, and able to interact with other groups and organizations in an engineering environment. Background or experience in marine vehicle design is strongly preferred.
Environmental Attributes
Inside
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