Designer / On-Site Representative (OSR), Norfolk, VA

General Dynamics Corporation; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual wage increases and promotional 

Flexible work schedules

Vacation/Sick time options

401k matching.

Job summary

General Dynamics Bath Iron Works in Norfolk, VA, seeks a Designer / On-Site Representative (OSR) for a year‑round, on‑site role. Pay range is $36.74/Hr. to $44.05/Hr.; final offer depends on experience and qualifications.

This position requires US citizenship and the ability to obtain an interim security clearance within 45 days. As liaison to PMR, SWRMC and Installing Agents, you will support installations during CNO availabilities, interface with the waterfront and Ship's Force, and work with

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associates or Bachelor's degree in a technical field preferred.
• Associate or Vocational School degree with design experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Acting as liaison supporting PMR, SWRMC, and Installing Agents during ship maintenance/modifications.
• Interface with the waterfront, Ship's Force, and Bath Iron Works Engineers/Designers in Maine.
• Support design development and review of procedures and work instructions.

Skills

Strong communication

Team environment

Marine design liaison

Graphic arts / CIS experience

MS Office tools

AutoCAD

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Associates / Bachelors degree in technical field

Associate / Vocational School degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Auto-CAD

Job description

Designer / On-Site Representative (OSR), Norfolk, VA

Responsibilities for this Position

Designer / On-Site Representative (OSR), Norfolk, VA

US-VA-Norfolk

Req ID: 2026-5469

Type: Regular Full-Time

Remaining Positions: 2

Post End Date: 11/29/2026

Category: Engineering

Salary Grade: BMDA

Shift: 1st

Overview

Pay range for this position is $36.74/Hr. to $44.05/Hr. If selected, final offer will depend on your experience, skills, and overall qualifications.

This is a year-round position located in Norfolk, VA.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Designer / On-Site Rep (OSR)

• Acting in a liaison capacity supporting the local PMR, SWRMC, and their Installing Agents (IA) with the installation of maintenance and / or modernization alterations during the ships scheduled CNO availabilities.
• Support emergent waterfront issues and interface directly with the customer on the waterfront, Ship's Force, and GDBIW Engineers / Designers in Maine.

Designer Benefits package includes:

• Annual wage increases and promotional opportunities
• Flexible work schedules
• Vacation/Sick time options
• 401k matching.

Responsibilities

• High School Diploma / GED required.
• Associates / Bachelors degree in a technical field preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools required.

Qualifications

1st Class: ($36.74/Hr. - $44.05/Hr. - Includes Cost of Living Adjustment)

• Minimum of seven (7) years design experience, OR
• Bachelors degree with (2) years of design experience, OR
• Associate / Vocational School degree with four (4) years design experience required
• Credit may be given for graphic arts or computer information systems experience

• Ability to interpret and follow technical procedures, standards, and work instructions required.
• Marine design/liaison experience may be required.
• Design background with multi discipline experience preferred.
• Proficiency in developing design in Auto-CAD.
• Knowledge of DDG Class ships and shipboard systems.
• Proficiency in moderate to complex development work, problem solving and the review/check of another employee's work required may be required.
• Must have strong communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with little oversight.
• Ability to represent Bath Iron Works autonomously and in a professional manner.

This position requires you to be able to obtain a government security clearance . Y ou must be a US Citizen for consideration and you must be able to obtain an interim security clearance within the first 45 days of hire. For more information regarding the security clearance process, please visit Investigations & Clearance Process (dcsa.mil) .

This job requires visiting ships on a regular basis and working in an industrial environment. This will require some climbing, kneeling, bending, carrying a back pack, and occasionally needing to squeeze in between cabinets and into tight spaces.

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General Dynamics Bath Iron Works is a full service shipyard specializing in the design, building and support of complex surface combatants for the U.S. Navy.