General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works

Designer, 1st Class

Location US-ME-Brunswick
Req ID
2025-4645
Remaining Positions
2
Post End Date
10/26/2025
Category
Engineering
Salary Grade
BMDA
Shift
1st & 2nd

Job Description

Marine Designer positions at the following level:

 

1st Class Designer: $30.02/Hr. - $35.57/Hr.

  • Perform marine design activities that include, but are not limited to, 3D modeling & visualization.
  • Resolution of design-related problems encountered during ship construction that will involve occasional ship-checking.
  • Development of ship alteration drawings for repair/alteration of ships in the fleet.
  • Electronic drafting of installation & fabrication drawings.
  • Extraction of computer aided manufacturing data.
  • Proficient in original work of a creative/innovative nature, complex problem solving, or the review/check of other employee's work.

Required/Preferred Education/Training

Required:

  • Excellent computer skills (e.g., demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office tools) required.
  • Demonstrated Proficiency in AutoCAD, CATIA, Solid Works, or other Similar 2-D or 3-D CAD Software Required.
  • Ability to read, interpret and follow technical procedures, standards and work instructions required.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.  

Preferred:

  • Ability to perform ship checks through visits to the physical construction products on the waterfront or in fabrication facilities, as well as ability to travel to ship homeports on occasion.
  • Knowledge in extraction of computer aided manufacturing data - CAD/CAM, MasterCAM, 5Axis, G-Code.

Required/Preferred Experience

Required:

  • Minimum of seven (7) years marine design or technically related design experience required, OR
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field (Engineering, Engineering Technology, Architecture), with (4) years design experience required, OR
  • Associate/ Vocational School degree with six (6) years design experience required.
  • 3D CAD and/or AutoCAD proficiency.
  • Proficiency in one of the following disciplines; Loft, Structural, Electrical, Pipe, Ventilation, or Hull Outfit.
  • This position requires you to be able to obtain a government security clearance.  You 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)

Preferred:

  • Experience with installation and fabrication drawings is highly desirable.
  • Familiar with ship specifications as related to design requirements is highly desirable.

 

 

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