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Designer (Norfolk, VA)

General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works
Norfolk, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/29/2026
This is an onsite position located in Norfolk, VA.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to

Designer

  • Perform ship checks to support DDG design development.
  • Development of ship alteration drawings for repair/alteration of ships in the fleet.


Designer Benefits package includes

  • Annual wage increase and promotional opportunities.
  • Flexible work schedules.
  • Vacation/Sick time options.
  • 401k matching.
  • High School Diploma / GED required.
  • Associates / Bachelor’s degree in a technical field preferred.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools required.


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

  • Minimum of seven (7) years design experience, OR
  • Bachelor’s 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 .


2nd Class ($32.86/Hr. - $35.29/Hr. - Includes Cost of Living Adjustment)

  • 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.
  • 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. 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)

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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