It was a good job, they were very helpful, gave me the resources I needed to exceed and offered support every step of the way
What I wish was different
The growth in the position, it starts off making good money, but there is not much growth.
Advice
If you do not mind working off of Linux, like doing some cool work with submarines and working in an office setting, you will like this job! Also working in C++
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Mechanical Engineering Intern
May - August 2019 • Groton, CT
What I liked
I got to work on the submarines and critical systems, and I both learned a lot and also felt like my work was important
What I wish was different
There was a decent amount of busy work before I got my clearance. I wish there was more for me to do that didn't involve the security clearance
Advice
Go prepared that you could be working at a desk or in the subs any day
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Mechanical Engineer Intern
July 2017 • New London, CT
What I liked
Everything, My work was challenging and educational. I have been constantly growing at EB and learning new things every day.
What I wish was different
Some departments have more work to keep interns busy all the time. Mine fortunately does but others do not.
Advice
Constantly ask for work. You need to push them to push you.
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Supply Chain Intern
May - August 2019 • North Kingstown, RI
What I liked
Gaining hands-on experience in a field relating to my major
What I wish was different
First shift is a tough adjustment for the first few weeks
Advice
Get to know your coworkers and make connections, you never know when they’ll come into play
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Financial Analyst
May - August 2019 • Groton, CT
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
Always give you best effort when at your position as well as network as much as you can.
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IT Security and Compliance Intern
July - August 2019 • Groton, CT
What I liked
I liked how involved they made me feel. I was brought to meetings, closed conversations, presentations, etc. Everything my department went to, I was allowed to go. I was given a lot of work, so there was very little downtime and I was always given opportunities to ask questions. I will be returning this winter, to work for the same department, due to the successful experience I had there this past summer.
What I wish was different
Something I wish that had been different was the location, it was a bit far from home and having a closer location would have been beneficial.
Advice
Something I would recommend to anyone going to this internship or any internship for that matter would be, to never fear in asking questions. Asking questions shows to your employer that you are paying attention, interested, and invested in your time there. Asking questions and being personal allowed me to meet some important people and gain some insight on what I may want to do when I graduate.
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Summer Intern
June - August 2019 • New London, CT
What I liked
I enjoyed being able to have an experience with both in the office work and out in the field hands on work, including going on the submarines.
What I wish was different
Advice
This experience helped me get a better idea of what types of jobs I could do out of college, and a better understanding of the variety of jobs out there when it comes to my major.
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Welding Engineer
June - August 2019 • Groton, CT
What I liked
I enjoyed learning about the type of work I could be doing with my degree.
What I wish was different
I wish that I had been able to work there for longer instead of only 2 months
Advice
That improving on communications and technical writing is necessary for the work place in the future.
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Accountant Intern
June - August 2019 • Groton, CT
What I liked
Felt included and needed in team
What I wish was different
More emphasis on purpose within company
Advice
Make the most of your time and ask to network on your spare time. Go to every meeting and demonstrate eagerness.
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Software Engineering
June - August 2019 • Groton, CT
What I liked
Getting experience in the industry and creating something that is useful for the military
What I wish was different
I wish I had more time there
Advice
Become familiar with git if not already...it is a life saver
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Human Resources Intern
May - August 2019 • North Kingstown, RI
What I liked
I really enjoyed the company culture, the positivity of the people I worked with within employee relations, and the experience/knowledge I gained throughout my 12 weeks.
What I wish was different
I wish I had gained more exposure to the various fields of human resources, such as benefits, worker's compensation, staffing, etc. as opposed to just focusing in on employee relations.
Advice
Take good notes in hr investigations! Regarding all internship experiences, take advantage of every opportunity your company presents and give your all to every assignment; they could hire you for a full-time job and if they do, you won't even have to worry about the job application/interviewing process senior year!
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Engineering Intern
June - August 2019 • New London, CT
What I liked
Hands on experience with engineers
What I wish was different
There was nothing I wish had been different about my internship
Advice
Prepare to do a lot of office work and help out with random side projects for the first couple of weeks. It is crucial to be outspoken and ask what needs to be done when coming in every day.
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Mechanical Design Drafter
June - August 2018 • Groton, CT
What I liked
Engaging environment filled with problem solving and new experiences everyday.
What I wish was different
More readiness for when I have arrived
Advice
The company is very welcoming and there are a lot of people in every department, don't be afarid to ask around for the answer.
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Manufacturing Engineering Intern
June - July 2018 • Groton, CT
What I liked
Great work environment with a focus for building a career.
What I wish was different
At times work flow was slow in my department, but that comes with the nature of the job.
Advice
Parking sucks
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Summer Intern
May - August 2018 • Groton, CT
What I liked
The people
What I wish was different
I wish it was more hands on
Advice
You have to not mind doing paperwork
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Engineering Summer Hire
June - August 2017 • Groton, CT
What I liked
My entire department was extremely friendly, helpful, and motivating. I mostly worked under the guidance of other engineers, typically working on revising old instrumentation systems. However, after a month or so I was trusted enough to head the development of a newly requested instrumentation system and gained the experience of managing the design and development of the system from start to finish.
In addition to the work experience, I found great benefit in the mentors I had during this internship. My most influential mentor was not my supervisor or one of the engineers that I worked directly with, but rather a principal engineer who sat near me in the office. I found his advice and conversation to be just as, if not more, valuable than the work experience I gained from my internship. Consequently, I think one of the hidden gems about working at EB was the number and variety of people I was able to interact and cultivate relationships with.
What I wish was different
To be honest, the bureaucratic nature of a defense contractor can be tough to deal with; and likewise, the slow processing of paperwork can result in delays in gaining security clearance or access to certain software. Consequently, much of the technology seemed outdated and tedious compared to what engineering students are used to at BU. To give a specific example: I used Microsoft Visio to make all my instrumentation system documentation and technical drawings. Visio can seem archaic when compared to Creo or SolidWorks, but it was able to accomplish much of the same functionality.
Advice
If you do accept an internship at EB (or any company), the best advice I can give you is to get to know your department. Not just your direct supervisors, and not just the engineers you work with. Talk with everyone. Talking with an engineer, who I never collaborated with on work, resulted in me gaining my best mentor that summer. Talking with various technicians in my department, led to me solving problems the engineers in my department did not know existed.
You are likely to have a lot of time in the first week or two while paperwork is being processed or your supervisor slowly settles you in. Take this time to get comfortable with the people in your department and start getting to know them. The more people you talk with frequently and are comfortable with, the easier it is going to make your work, and the more personal relationships you will develop.
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Engineering Intern
May - August 2017 • Groton, CT
What I liked
The work was challenging and actually used. It wasn’t just busy work.
What I wish was different
Time off.
Advice
Make sure you get your security paperwork in quickly. And use down time to read and learn.
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Engineering Intern
June - August 2017 • New London, CT
What I liked
I got to see all aspects of how the company operated and met employees from multiple departments. I learned a lot more about teamwork and how it is vital to work together to complete tasks.
What I wish was different
I wish I could of done more electrical engineering work, most of my work involved a lot of non electrical engineering work such as making presentations, coordinating meets, etc.
Advice
Make the most out of your experience and don't be afraid to ask questions. There is no such thing as a dumb questions, even asking the most simple question may help a project.
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Component engineer
June - August 2017 • New London, CT
What I liked
There were many interesting things going on to learn about
What I wish was different
To have more moving around
Advice
Get your application in early, the background check takes generally a long time to complete and go through
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Structural Engineering Coop
February - August 2017 • New London, CT
What I liked
The department I was placed in was really friendly and willing to help me out whenever I needed it. My supervisor was big on treating me like a full employee which was really nice.
What I wish was different
I wish they had helped me find housing or at least roommates.
Advice
Don't be afraid to ask for more to do if you are bored. It's much more interesting when you have projects to work on.
