Production Planner - Test Planning

Bath Iron Works (BIW), a General Dynamics company, is seeking a motivated systems engineering undergraduate with strong problem-solving skills to join our Test Planning Team. This entry-level position is designed for an undergraduate student graduating in Spring/Summer 2026.

This individual would be a key collaborator on the development of DDG 51 Navy Destroyer Test & Activation plans to support BIW in achieving our collective mission of Safely Executing High Quality Work and delivering ships to the US Navy.

Key Responsibilities
 
Safety Leadership:

• Maintain the test schedules for hulls to execute in a safe manner.

Project Execution: 

• Develop and manage test schedules for all hulls.

• Regularly update and maintain test schedules by incorporating changes, updates, and adjustments as necessary.

Training and Development: 

• Identify and assess risks, issues, and conflicts that may impact test schedules.

Team Collaboration and Communication: 

• Collaborate with resource management teams to ensure alignment between the schedule and resource allocation.

• Produce specific focused test scheduled to achieve near term milestones as required for a given hull.

• Produce weekly schedule reports for the customer that are compliant with strict contractual requirements.

Continuous Improvement: 

• Continuously improve scheduling processes, tools, and methodologies to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

The role will be based out of the Main Yard in Bath and provide opportunity to get out on in-construction ships to observe Test and Construction evolutions.

Come be a part of the team that is responsible for planning the Test and Activation for the most sophisticated piece of machinery on earth!

• Pursuant of a Bachelor’s Degree in Marine Engineering and/or Naval Architecture required

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (advanced Excel preferred)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate and coordinate with diverse teams and stakeholders
• Excellent organization and time management skills to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Upcoming Webb graduate preferred