Life at BIW

Our employees receive the tools and resources to thrive.

As an employer of choice in the state of Maine, General Dynamics Bath Iron Works offers competitive wages and benefits and unlimited advancement opportunity for those who seek a career instead of just a job. Many of our employees work at the shipyard for decades, and choose to recruit their own family members to work alongside them. 

Our people are our most important asset.

Our people are who make “Bath Built Best Built,” and we think it’s important to recognize the hard work they do. We hold service anniversary celebrations, employee barbecues, events and more as a token of gratitude for the incredible work our shipbuilders accomplish each and every day.

Our veterans continue to serve.

At BIW, we serve in our nation’s defense by providing our Sailors the ships that keep them safe. Not only do we build ships for the military, but many veterans and their spouses, as well as active Guard and Reserve members, play a key role in building these ships.

We provide opportunities for our employees to grow.

We want you to continuously grow and learn throughout your career. Whether you’re a student or a current employee, we offer many training opportunities ranging from apprenticeships and professional development programs to help you advance in your career.

Be a part of something important.

No matter which area of BIW you work in, we can promise this: you’ll feel a tremendous sense of pride and ownership every time one of “your” ships is delivered and sails down the Kennebec River with her first crew. These ships form the backbone of the U.S. Navy and here at BIW you play an important role in America’s defense.