2027 Summer Internship Operations

General Dynamics; Bath (ME); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Bath Iron Works, part of General Dynamics Marine Systems, is offering a 2027 Summer Internship in Operations. The program targets students pursuing BS or MS in related fields and located in Bath, ME.

Interns will gain hands-on experience in operations management, fabrication, and trades areas during a structured internship from May 17 to August 6, 2027, with a pay range of $18–$29 per hour. Candidates must be enrolled in an appropriate program and available to start on May 17, 2027.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a BS or MS program in Operations Management, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Management, Naval Architecture, Project Management, or related fields.
• Available to begin the internship on May 17, 2027.

Responsibilities

• Must currently be enrolled in a BS or MS Academic Program within Operations Management, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Management, Naval Architecture, Project Management, or related fields.
• Must be available to begin the Internship on Monday, May 17, 2027.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Self-motivation

Team contribution

Project planning

Education

Pursuing BS/MS in Operations/Engineering field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Responsibilities for this Position

2027 Summer Internship - Operations

US-ME-Bath

Req ID: 2026-5357 Type: Intern Remaining Positions: 1 Post End Date: 11/15/2026 Category: Other Salary Grade:.. Shift: 1st

Overview

Part of General Dynamics Marine Systems, Bath Iron Works is a full-service shipyard specializing in the design, building and support of complex surface combatants for the U.S. Navy. Our summer internship program provides students with meaningful work experiences in their program of study and an increased awareness of our work environment.

Bath Iron Works is located on the coast of Maine in the city of Bath, 2.5 hours north of Boston, MA and 45 minutes from Maine's largest city, Portland. We are actively recruiting candidates for the following areas:

• Test & Trials
• Trades Management
• Fabrication Management

The Operations departments primary goals are to build ships safely, affordably and of the highest qualitya standard which our customer, the U.S. Navy expectsand to deliver them on time. The Operations Department reaches through all aspects of a ships life from design through delivery. Operations leadership is focused on safely creating momentum and improving productivity. Our focus includes first-time quality, schedule predictability and process discipline. Operations managements primary role is to provide our shipbuilders with the knowledge, tools, material and support required to work efficiently.

The Summer internship program begins Monday, May 17, 2027 and ends on Friday, August 6, 2027. Pay range for this position is $18/hr. - $29/hr.

Responsibilities

• Must currently be enrolled in a BS or MS Academic Program within Operations Management, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Management, Naval Architecture, Project Management, or related fields.
• Must be available to begin the Internship on Monday, May 17, 2027.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Self-motivation and the ability to contribute as a team member.
• General computer skills and a knowledge of MS Office Suite.
• Ability to organize, plan and execute projects.
• Research skills and attention to detail.

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