2027 Summer Internship - Operations

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

Job summary

General Dynamics Bath Iron Works in Bath, ME offers a 2027 Summer Internship in Operations. Students gain hands-on experience in shipbuilding processes, from design through delivery, in a structured internship program.

The program runs May 17, 2027 through August 6, 2027, with pay ranging from $18 to $29 per hour. Open areas include Test & Trials, Trades Management and Fabrication Management, with emphasis on safety, quality and productivity.

Qualifications

• Must 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.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite and general computer skills.
• Ability to organize, plan and execute projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist Operations teams in pursuing safe, affordable ship delivery with high quality.
• Gain exposure across the shipbuilding lifecycle from design through delivery.
• Contribute to safety, productivity, and first-time quality initiatives.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team player

MS Office Suite

Project organization

Research skills

Attention to detail

Education

BS or MS in Operations/Engineering or related field

Job description

2027 Summer Internship - Operations

Location

US-ME-Bath

Req ID

2026-5357

Remaining Positions

1

Post End Date

11/15/2026

Category

Other

Shift

1st

Job Description

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 quality-a standard which our customer, the U.S. Navy expects-and 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.

Required/Preferred Education/Training

• 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.

Required/Preferred Experience

• 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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