General Dynamics Electric Boat to Hire 8,000 Workers for Submarine Construction
DEFENSE
General Dynamics Electric Boat plans to hire 8,000 workers across its facilities in Rhode Island and Connecticut in 2024, with 3,500 positions at Quonset Point. This hiring surge follows increased congressional funding for the Virginia-class submarine program. The company aims to expand its workforce, which currently stands at 25,000, to meet the high demand for submarine manufacturing.

Feb 21, 2026, 6:44 PM