PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

Paid Internship Program

General Dynamics NASSCO offers exciting paid internship opportunities for college students pursuing careers in maritime industry operations, engineering, manufacturing, shipbuilding and more!

What You'll Do:

As an intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience and play a key role in real shipbuilding projects. You’ll have the opportunity to:

  • Support shipbuilding programs in Production, Production Support, or Engineering.
  • Develop a strong understanding of shipbuilding processes and enhance your leadership skills.
  • Join Process Improvement Teams and recommend impactful solutions.
  • Help achieve safety, quality, cost, and schedule goals.
  • Review and enhance processes and documentation in your assigned area.


What We’re Looking For:

  • Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university
  • Available to commit at least eight (8) consecutive weeks
  • Organized and reliable in completing projects and assignments
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Professional Development Program

In addition to internships, NASSCO also offers a Professional Development Program open to both internal and external applicants. This program provides a unique opportunity to experience the diverse facets of our business through departmental rotations in areas such as Ship’s Management, Repair, New Construction, Planning, Programs, and Engineering. These rotations give participants a broad understanding of NASSCO’s shipbuilding, design, and repair operations, while also helping them build a strong professional network across the company.

Participants, known as Production Associates, complete job assignments in each department and are placed into a permanent position within the organization upon graduating from the program. 

Our Mission

The goal of NASSCO’s Professional Development Program (PDP) is to grow a group of skilled, talented leaders who really understand how the company works – what we do, where we’re headed, and how we get there. This program aims to help participants use their strengths to make a meaningful impact- both for NASSCO and the people who work here.

Build a Career with Us

If you’re passionate about shipbuilding and international trade, NASSCO offers an ideal environment to build your career. Our Professional Development Program is unmatched in the maritime industry and will equip you with the skills needed for long-term success.

Program Features

The Professional Development Program includes:

  • Rotations through key shipyard departments including Production, Supply Chain, Engineering, Programs, Planning, and Repair
  • Career guidance and mentoring
  • Leadership development and training
  • Opportunities for global interfacing and professional networking

Each PDP has a program schedule tailored to his or her educational background, interests, and strengths to maximize their success within the company. We are looking for dynamic and talented individuals who are interested in taking their career and shipbuilding to the next level.

NASSCO Requirements:

  • Permanent resident status or U.S. citizenship is required. If selected, you will be required to pass a pre-employment physical examination, which includes a drug and alcohol test. EOE M/F/D/V
  • Must be able to climb ladders and work in on-board shop and assembly production areas.

PDP Testimonials

 “The Professional Development Program gave me the opportunity to understand, listen, learn, and translate that learning into action, rapidly enhancing not only myself, but the entire NASSCO team. I will never forget the people I met and the relationships that I built. They will always be a part of me and propel my professional career.”
-Christopher Rathbun
Director of Operations & Logistics (TIMSA)
(PDP Class of 2008)

“The Professional Development Program was an exceptional experience that allowed me to get involved with all of the different departments and see how NASSCO as a company works. I was able to establish and cultivate working relationships throughout the organization by collaborating on projects, whether it be in New Construction or Repair, to expand my maritime knowledge and test my skills, which really helped me grow both personally and professionally.”
-Carter Brown
Project Engineer
(PDP Class of 2015) 

“The Professional Development Program has proved to be an invaluable opportunity in my growth as a professional; unparalleled in its breadth of experience, networking and perspective, I remain forever grateful to the program.”
-Mark Lendy
SOC 5 Manager
(PDP Class of 2015)