General DoD Skillbridge Application

Duties / Responsibilities

Austal USA supports the Department of Defense (DoD) SkillBridge Internship Program, providing active-duty military personnel with valuable civilian work experience in shipbuilding and maritime defense. Participants engage in real-world projects for advanced naval vessels like the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF), TAGOS-25, and Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC).

Career Interests and Goals

Candidates will be placed into internships that align with their military experience and career interests, including roles in Structural Fitting & Welding, Electrical & Pipe Trades, Crane Operation & Heavy Equipment, Project Coordination, Quality Assurance, Information Technology, Supply Chain & Logistics, Human Resources & Administrative Support, and Engineering Support.

Eligibility Requirements

• Active-duty service members within 12 months of approved separation or retirement
• Command approval to participate in a DoD SkillBridge internship
• Available for specified internship durations: 90–120 days for Skilled Trades Programs, 60–90 days for Project Coordinator and Administrative Tracks (E-7 and above preferred)

Available Internship Areas

• Structural Fitting & Welding
• Electrical & Pipe Trades
• Crane Operation & Heavy Equipment
• Project Coordination
• Quality Assurance
• Information Technology
• Supply Chain & Logistics
• Human Resources & Administrative Support
• Engineering Support (Mechanical, Electrical, Structural)

Program Highlights

• Real-world, hands-on training in a high-tech shipbuilding environment
• Full-time internship aligned with your military background or civilian career goals
• Mentorship from experienced professionals, many of whom are veterans
• Opportunity for full-time employment upon successful completion
• Supportive, veteran-friendly culture with growth potential

Work Environment

• Exposure to humid conditions, bright flashing lights, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, outside weather conditions, extreme heat
• Occasional exposure to fumes and/or airborne particles at or below the PEL, toxic or caustic chemicals, and heat and cold
• Noisy environment with noise levels usually very loud (+ 90 dB)

Additional Guidelines

• Must be 18 years or older at time of application
• Able to provide proof of US Person status
• No felony convictions of theft/deception or violent crimes within seven years from disposition date
• No felony convictions of drug crimes within three years from disposition date
• Willing to submit to a drug screen
• Willing to submit to a background check

Safety

• Must comply with company, federal, state, and local safety and environmental rules and regulations

Equal Employment Commitment

Austal’s commitment to equal employment opportunity applies at all levels of employment, in all job titles, including the executive level, and to all employment actions, including but not limited to decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion.