General Dynamics NASSCO
General Dynamics NASSCO has been designing and building ships in San Diego’s industrial corridor since 1960 and is the only full-service shipyard on the West Coast of the United States.
Today, General Dynamics NASSCO has locations on both the West and East Coasts. The company specializes in the design and construction of auxiliary and support ships for the U.S. Navy and oil tankers and dry cargo carriers for commercial markets. It is also a major provider of repair services for the U.S. Navy’s global force for good, with capabilities in San Diego, Norfolk, Mayport, and Bremerton.
General Dynamics NASSCO is one of three shipyards in the Marine Systems group of General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE: GD). General Dynamics, headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, is a market leader in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat systems, armaments and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and information systems and technologies. More information about the company is available at www.generaldynamics.com.
OUR MISSION & VISION
We strive to be the shipyard of choice for securing our nation and fueling our economy. We are highly dedicated professionals anchored in teamwork and propelled by innovation. We are OneTeam, OneNASSCO, better every day.
OUR COMMITMENTS
Perform: We maintain a focus on safety, quality and ownership in all aspects of work.
Learn : We encourage and trust one another to grow and learn while holding ourselves and each other accountable for our collective results.
Improve: We acknowledge our mistakes and act on opportunities to continuously improve.
Sustain : We are good stewards of our business, our community and our environment.
SHIPYARD CAPABILITIES
NASSCO’s shipyard facilities are capable of building commercial cargo ships and tankers and Navy auxiliary ships up to 1,000 feet in length and servicing or repairing any vessel sailing on the West Coast of the United States.
Our main shipyard is located on San Diego Bay, which has a channel depth of 35 feet. To reach NASSCO, ships pass under the Coronado Bridge, which has a vertical clearance of 195 feet. The shipyard encompasses 80 acres of land and 46 acres of water and offers:
- 2 inclined building ways, 950-feet long and 108-feet wide
- 8 fully serviced berths ranging from 600 to 1,000 feet
- A 1,000-foot long, 174-foot wide graving dock with a lift capacity of 30,000 long tons
- 10 whirley/portal cranes with individual lift capacities up to 300 tons and multi-crane lifts up to 620 tons
- An 820-foot long, 136-foot wide floating drydock with an ABS-certified lift capacity of 44,000 long tons
- 6 production workshops and 10 assembly areas
- 2 blast cells and 5 paint cells for indoor prep and coating of hull blocks (52’x52’x30′)
NETWORK OF SHIPYARDS
Our robust ship repair operation spans both coasts and is primarily conducted in four strategic U.S. ports: Bremerton, Washington; Mayport, Florida; Norfolk, Virginia; and San Diego, California. Our capabilities include advanced ship repair, conversion, and maintenance for both commercial and national defense assets.
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San Diego, California
Job Posting End Date: Until Filled Shift: 1st Security Clearance: No Clearance SUMMARY The Manager of Total Rewards & Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) is responsible for overseeing the Compensation, Employee Benefits, and HRIS fun...
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Student Intern - Program Management Office (Summer 2025)
San Diego, California
Job Posting End Date: Until Filled Shift: 1st Security Clearance: No Clearance SUMMARY This is a trainee position with the primary objective of development during an 8-12 week period. Interns will work with members of various areas in suppo...
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Maintenance Electrical Technician
San Diego, California
Posting Closing Date: Until Filled Shift: All Security Clearance: No Clearance Job Summary Performs preventive maintenance and troubleshoots and repairs all shipyard production equipment; including motors and controllers, generators, power ...
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Supervisor Engineering II, Hull Engineering
San Diego, California
Job Posting End Date: Until Filled Shift: 1st Security Clearance: No Clearance SUMMARY Supervises a group of personnel, potentially composed of diverse talent, including engineers, designers, planners, analysts, and administrative personnel...
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Administrative Assistant (Mechanical Engineering)
San Diego, California
Job Posting End Date: Until Filled Shift: 1st Security Clearance: No Clearance SUMMARY Performs secretarial and administrative support duties in accordance with established procedures, instructions, and work routines. Performs data input, e...
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Facilities Engineer (All Levels)
San Diego, California
Posting Closing Date: Until Filled Shift: ALL Security Clearance: No Clearance SUMMARY Analyze, estimate, plan and manage routine facilities projects with support from senior facility engineers. Will coordinate with various internal and ext...
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San Diego, California
Job Posting End Date: Until Filled Shift: 1st Security Clearance: No Clearance SUMMARY Directs development of assigned projects across engineering organizations, in order to ensure that output meets all external and internal customer perfor...
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San Diego, California
Job Posting End Date: Until Filled Shift: 1st Security Clearance: No Clearance SUMMARY Assists and performs tasks necessary to process a weekly payroll and maintains adequate records relating thereto. Ensures timeliness and accuracy of the ...
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Safety Representative (All Levels)
San Diego, California
Job Posting End Date: Until Filled Shift: ALL Security Clearance: No Clearance SUMMARY Provides health and safety guidance and support to the workforce. Promotes Total Safety Culture. Ensures that General Dynamics NASSCO maintains complianc...
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Program Operations Analyst (All Levels)
San Diego, California
Job Posting End Date: Until Filled Shift: 1st Security Clearance: No Clearance ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND PURPOSE Implements NASSCO's Earned Value Management System, maintaining with the Department of Defense Earned Value Management System Int...
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