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Combat Systems University Internship

On-site in Cartagena·Added 22 days ago (last checked 1 Oct)

Navantia

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Overview

Work mode: On-site, Cartagena
Education: University degree

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This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

Nice to have

We will positively value B2 English Level.

Education & certifications

This offer is aimed at university students pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Telecommunications Engineering.

The role

What you'll do

You will collaborate, among others, in the following activities aimed at obtaining entry-level work experience through the position and learning the basic concepts of the profession in which you are interning, respecting company policies and procedures, showing a willingness to learn and enthusiasm for the activities to be performed:

Perform state-of-the-art research, including civil and military standards. Create a catalog of acoustic underwater communication technology materials. As a practical exercise of its utility, you will perform guided examples of related functional diagrams for a fixed underwater Communication Reception and Transmission station, connected to land and communicating while submerged, with autonomous underwater vehicles.

About Navantia

Navantia is a Spanish state-owned shipbuilding company and a key player in the global defense and naval engineering sector. It designs, builds, and integrates a wide range of military and civilian vessels, including frigates, submarines, and offshore patrol vessels, as well as providing lifecycle support services for naval platforms. The company operates several shipyards across Spain and is a major contractor for both the Spanish Navy and international clients, positioning itself as a strategic partner in European defense programs.

Navantia's headquarters are in Madrid, with its main production facilities in the Bay of Cádiz (Puerto Real, San Fernando) and the Ría de Ferrol in Galicia. As a Spanish state-owned company, it offers international professionals the opportunity to work in a highly technical, engineering-driven environment with a strong focus on naval architecture, systems integration, and defense innovation. For international hires, the company provides a unique entry point into Spain's industrial and defense ecosystem, with roles often requiring security clearance and a high level of technical expertise.

Industry: Defense and Shipbuilding
Founded: 1947
Employees: 4,000–5,000
Headquarters: Madrid, Spain
In Spain: Madrid, Cartagena, Ferrol and 2 more
Website: navantia.es

Good to know if you are moving

State-owned company: offers the stability and benefits of a public-sector employer, with a formal, structured HR environment.
International hires are common in engineering and project management roles, and English is often the working language in technical teams.
The company is a key player in the European defense industry, offering exposure to high-profile, long-term naval programs (e.g., F-110 frigates, S-80 submarines).
Relocation to Spain is typically required, as most roles are based at the shipyards in the Bay of Cádiz or the Ría de Ferrol, not in Madrid.
Given the nature of the work, roles may require EU citizenship or nationality and security clearance (SECRETO).

In their own words

About the company & team

It is time to embark on the professional world and Navantia is the perfect place to begin this journey.

We are an international reference in the design and construction of high-tech military and civil vessels... and we strive to always do it in the most sustainable way!!

At Navantia, we bet on junior talent and are committed to their development. As you may know, "no calm sea ever made a skilled sailor," so here you will be able to immerse yourself in exciting challenges, always in the company of a great team that will support you at all times.

To this end, we are looking for students who want to put their knowledge into practice and continue training from a new perspective: the professional one.