Electric Boat Plans to Hire 8,000 Workers This Year

The defense contractor is expanding its workforce to meet growing demand.

Mar. 24, 2026 at 9:30am

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Electric Boat, a major defense contractor based in Groton, Connecticut, has announced plans to hire 8,000 new workers in 2026 as it ramps up production to meet growing demand for its submarine manufacturing services.

Why it matters

Electric Boat is one of the largest employers in the region, and its hiring plans reflect the increasing importance of submarine production for the U.S. military. The expansion will provide a significant economic boost to southeastern Connecticut and nearby areas.

The details

Electric Boat, a subsidiary of General Dynamics, is the primary designer and builder of nuclear-powered submarines for the U.S. Navy. The company has seen a surge in orders in recent years as the military prioritizes modernizing its submarine fleet. To keep up with production demands, Electric Boat plans to hire thousands of new workers across a variety of skilled trades, including welders, electricians, and engineers.

  • Electric Boat announced the hiring plans on March 24, 2026.

The players

Electric Boat

A major defense contractor and subsidiary of General Dynamics that designs and builds nuclear-powered submarines for the U.S. Navy.

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The takeaway

Electric Boat's significant hiring plans underscore the growing importance of submarine production for national defense and the economic impact it has on the local region. The expansion will provide thousands of new skilled jobs in southeastern Connecticut.