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Designer, 2nd Class

General Dynamics Bath Iron Works
$29.34/hr-$31.51/hr
sick time, 401(k)
United States, Maine, Brunswick
Sep 21, 2026

Designer, 2nd Class
Location

US-ME-Brunswick




Req ID
2026-5013

Remaining Positions
4

Category
Engineering

Salary Grade
BMDA

Shift
ALL



Job Description

BIW is hiring Marine Designers at the following level:

    2nd Class Designer: $29.34/Hr. - $31.51/Hr.

Designer Benefits package includes:

  • Potential for annual wage increases and promotions
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Vacation/Sick time options
  • 401k matching.
  • Future work-from-home opportunities

These positions are for all shifts.

Designers perform a variety of work including:

  • Perform marine design activities that include, but are not limited to, 2D and/or 3D modeling & visualization.
  • Resolution of design-related problems encountered during ship construction that may 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.

Submitting a Resume and a thorough Job Application outlining your experience and qualifications is highly recommended.



Required/Preferred Education/Training

Required:

  • Good computer skills (e.g., proficiency with Microsoft Office tools).
  • Ability to read, interpret, and follow technical procedures, standards, and work instructions.
  • 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.
  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD and CATIA.
  • Completion of SMCC Workforce Marine Design Training Program Preferred https://startsmart.smccme.edu/short-term-training-smcc-plp-may-2021/#career


Required/Preferred Experience

  • Design experience in one of the following disciplines preferred; Structural, Electrical, Mechanical, or Hull Outfit.
  • Experience with installation and fabrication drawings is highly desirable.
  • Familiar with ship specifications as related to design requirements.
  • Completion of SMCC Workforce Marine Design Training Program Preferred https://startsmart.smccme.edu/short-term-training-smcc-plp-may-2021/#career

2nd Class Required:

  • Minimum of four (4) years design experience, OR
  • Bachelor's degree in a related technical field (Engineering, Engineering Technology, Architecture), OR
  • Associate/ Vocational School degree with two (2) years design experience, required.
  • 3D CAD or AutoCAD proficiency.


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