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Join Us in a Mission That Matters
Bath Iron Works is the leader in surface ship design and construction with a reputation for innovation and quality that sets the standards for the industry. Our products are the most technologically advanced naval ships in the world. We are part of the General Dynamics family: a leading business aviation, defense and IT company with thousands of employees across the globe, with locations in more than 45 countries. You can be part of this too.
Walk-In Hiring Events
At these hiring events, BIW employment staff and hiring managers will be on site answering questions and providing on-the-spot interviews.
Job offers may be given to qualifying candidates at Walk-In Hiring Events.
Attending Walk-In Hiring Events
Frequently Asked Questions
What will I bring to the Walk-In Hiring Events?
Bringing an updated resume is helpful and encouraged but not a necessity.
What will I need to wear?
Casual attire is appropriate for our hiring events.
What kind of positions are being offered?
You can call our employment office at 207-442-4506 to find out which positions we will have hiring managers available for interviews. See a full list of job listings here.
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Career Fairs & Other Hiring Events
From county fairs to career center events, our Hiring Team travels all across the state and beyond to find future shipbuilders to build the ships that protect our nation! Stop by our booth to learn about all of our great opportunities.
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College Career Fairs
Bath Iron Works visits college and university career fairs during the fall and spring semesters. We regularly recruit college students for internship/co-op opportunities as well as entry-level positions.
For more information on our opportunities, visit our Students & New Grads page or contact our Employment Office at 207-442-4506.
Join Us in a Mission That Matters
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Explore BIW Career Areas
From trades and manufacturing to engineering and design, it takes all kinds to build a ship. Learn about our many career fields.
Manufacturing & Trades
From general laborers to electricians and beyond, our manufacturing and trade positions play a pivotal role in bringing our ships to life.
Engineering & Design
Before a ship can be built, it needs to have a plan, from where the pipes and cables are placed to the design of the hull.
Business Support & Professionals
Business professionals play a crucial role in supporting company endeavors and the workforce.
Facilities
Our Facilities Team works to provide a safe, reliable and well-kept shipyard and maintains over 210 acres of property.
Students & New Grads
From apprenticeships and internships to on-the-job training, BIW has a wide range of opportunities for those starting their career journey.
The latest from BIW
Check out the latest from the BIW team.
General Dynamics Bath Iron Works Celebrates Start of Fabrication for Thomas G. Kelley (DDG 140)
BATH, Maine – General Dynamics Bath Iron Works celebrated the start of fabrication of the future USS Thomas G. Kelley (DDG 140) today, May 21 at the shipyard’s Structural Fabrication…
General Dynamics Bath Iron Works Celebrates Start of Fabrication for J. William Middendorf (DDG 138)
BATH, Maine – General Dynamics Bath Iron Works celebrated the start of fabrication of the future USS J. William Middendorf (DDG 138) today, May 19 at the shipyard’s Structural Fabrication…
General Dynamics Bath Iron Works Breaks Ground on Workforce Housing
BATH, Maine –General Dynamics Bath Iron Works formally broke ground today on a workforce housing development at 150 Congress Avenue in Bath, Maine. With funding support from the United States…
General Dynamics Bath Iron Works Christens Future USS Louis H. Wilson Jr.
BATH, Maine – On Saturday, September 27, General Dynamics Bath Iron Works christened the U.S. Navy’s newest guided missile destroyer, the future USS Louis H. Wilson (DDG 126). The ship,…
BIW Employees Ride Metro BREEZ for Free until Sept. 30
Bath Iron Works teamed up with MaineDOT, Greater Portland Metro and the City of Bath to formally launch commuter bus transportation between Portland and Bath. In celebration, Metro Executive Director Glenn Fenton announced…
General Dynamics Bath Iron Works Awarded Contract for Additional DDG 51 Destroyer
BATH, Maine – General Dynamics Bath Iron Works, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE:GD), announced today that the U.S. Navy has exercised an option to add an additional DDG 51…
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