Intern - Summer 2026

ThayerMahan

Posted 3 months ago

Internship

Groton, Connecticut

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Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The intern will support various divisions including offshore, production, manufacturing, and general administration. They will contribute to the development and operation of autonomous maritime naval surveillance systems.

Qualifications

You are pursuing a Bachelor's degree in a related field with a minimum 3.0 GPA and possess strong communication and detail-oriented skills. You have the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, and US Citizenship is required due to government contracts.

Job Description

Join our dynamic and innovative team at ThayerMahan, a world leader in autonomous maritime naval surveillance and maritime monitoring.  Headquartered in Groton, CT, we are a fast-growing, mission-focused, cutting-edge technology company in the Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) space.

ThayerMahan designs, builds, deploys, and operates autonomous sensing systems. In the defense market, our technology and operational approach enables effective and efficient maritime domain awareness in support of naval undersea warfare, homeland security, and protection of borders, natural resources, and undersea infrastructure. 

Why Work Here?

ThayerMahan is an exciting and special place to work. Our team employs the latest software, equipment, sensors, and platforms across an array of applications and programs. Collaboration, camaraderie, innovation, and respect are at the core of our culture and are reflected in everything we do. ThayerMahan team is a diverse and talented group of engineers, experienced operators, expert technicians, and senior researchers blended into a mission oriented, focused ecosystem of innovation.  At ThayerMahan, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous growth. 

Position Summary:

As an Intern...we have exciting learning opportunities within our:

-ThayerMahan offshore division
-Production

-Manufacturing

-General & Adminstration

Required Skills:

  • Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in a related field of study with a minimum of a 3.0 GPA.
  • Ability to work both independently and on assignments as part of a team.
  • Detail oriented with excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Due to our contracts with the US Government, US Citizenship is a requirement.

Location:

Groton, CT

What we Offer:

Competitive hourly rate, daily snacks and beverages, comfortable atmosphere, and an opportunity to make a real impact on our business while continuing to develop your skills and experience at a growing organization. 

ThayerMahan is an Equal Opportunity Employer and doesn’t discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or other non-merit factor.

ThayerMahan

ThayerMahan is leading a transformation in how maritime solutions are delivered, sustained, and scaled. Our culture is forged through decades of mission-critical operations and grounded in engineering excellence, military leadership, and safety-first innovation. We deliver scalable, mission-ready technologies that empower our customers to meet today's challenges and tomorrow's threats - head-on.
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