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Build Freedom

Preparing to start your career? Look no further than Newport News Shipbuilding. We are the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear-powered aircraft carriers and one of only two shipyards capable of designing and building nuclear-powered submarines. Located in Newport News, Virginia, we are the largest industrial employer in the state, employing more than 26,000 shipbuilders.

Summer Internships

We offer paid summer internships. Students must be able to work full time (40 hours a week) for 10 consecutive weeks. Many of our summer interns transition into co-ops or accept full-time offers starting after they graduate.

Newport News Shipbuilding is no longer accepting applications for the 2025 summer internship program. The application period for the 2026 summer internship program begins in September 2025.

Co-ops

Earn while you learn. We offer competitive pay and opportunities for students to gain experience while pursuing an education. To be enrolled in this program, students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA, be enrolled in a four-year degree or 2+2 program as a full-time student (pursuing 12 credits or more), and able to commit up to 20 hours a week.

Getting Ready to Graduate?

If you’ve recently earned a bachelor’s or master’s degree, we offer numerous career opportunities. Gain experience designing, constructing and overhauling of the world’s most advanced ships while contributing to our national security.

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Experienced:

As a co-op, you are learning and you're getting paid for it, which is a cool thing.

–Phillip Le

“Interning at Newport News Shipbuilding has allowed me to develop essential skills and connections that I can use throughout my career to come.”

–Britt Cortina

NNS is a great place to start a career. There are various types of opportunities offered within the shipyard and programs set in place to help you find what you are passionate about.

–Lukaya Laki

It’s nice to know what I’m coming to every day and being able to deliver freedom, to work on a naval nuclear warship and protect the country. I work all over to make sure the sailors are comfortable in their habitability unit.

–Katlyn Tuttle