General Dynamics Bath Iron Works is a full-service shipyard specializing in the design, construction, and support of complex surface ships, from destroyers to cruisers, providing the U.S. Navy’s most advanced, high-quality surface combatants for more than a century. BIW has delivered over 425 ships to the world’s fleets since 1884, including more surface combatants than any other U.S. shipyard. BIW supports 6,500 direct jobs in Maine representing 12% of the state’s manufacturing workforce.
BIW Careers & Training
BIW Career Opportunities
Engineers, designers, operators, project managers, and financial analysts are just some of the careers BIW offers.
BIW Hiring Events
Discover the upcoming hiring events being held across the state of Maine.
Military & Veterans
BIW participates in Maine’s Hire-A-Vet-Campaign and partners with various nonprofit organizations that help veterans transition to careers after they leave the military.
BIW Apprentice School
The BIW Apprentice School offers high-quality, comprehensive apprenticeship opportunities for highly motivated students interested in shipbuilding careers.
SMCC Workforce Training
BIW partners with Southern Maine Community College and Maine Quality Centers to offer workforce training programs that are free to qualified applicants.
BIW Training Academy
BIW Training Academy is located at Brunswick Landing and is focused on delivering the core skills required to work safely in a shipyard and manufacturing environment.
BIW History
Bath Iron Works began as a brass and iron foundry established in 1826. The BIW Legacy Vault celebrates the company’s nearly two centuries of shipbuilding along the Kennebec River. View historic photos, videos, and artifacts, plus learn more about the company’s history.
