Is it hard to get hired at General Dynamics NASSCO?

Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at General Dynamics NASSCO as 66.7% positive with a difficulty rating score of 2.62 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Analyst/Programmer and Pipefitter rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Security Officer and Executive Assistant roles were rated as the easiest.

How long does it take to get hired at General Dynamics NASSCO?

The hiring process at General Dynamics NASSCO takes an average of 22 days when considering 36 user submitted interviews across all job titles. To compare, the average duration of hiring at similar companies like BlackRock, Inc. is 14 days, Fabricated Software, Inc. is 2 days, and Apple Inc. is 21 days. Candidates applying for Junior Engineer had the quickest hiring process (on average 2 days), whereas Professional Development Program roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 90 days).

Where can I find General Dynamics NASSCO interview experiences by job title?

Welder (8) ; Area Manager (6) ; Journeyman Electrician (6) ; Engineer (4) ; Firewatch (4) ; Intern (4) ; Journeyman Pipefitter (4) ; Marine Electrician (4) ; Production Associate (4) ; Project Manager (4) ; Shipfitter (4) ; Administrative (3) ; Electrician (3) ; Engineer II (3) ; Pipe Welder (3)

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based on 37 ratings - Updated Jan 29, 2026

Average interview difficulty

Very positive interview experience

How others got an interview

44%
Applied online
Applied online
13%
Employee Referral
Employee Referral
9%
Recruiter
Recruiter
9%
Campus Recruiting
Campus Recruiting
9%
In Person
In Person
9%
Staffing Agency
Staffing Agency
6%
Other
Other

Interview search

37 interviews

Production Associate Interview

Nov 15, 2018

Anonymous employee

Accepted offer

Positive experience

Average interview

Application

I applied through college or university. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at General Dynamics NASSCO (New York, NY) in Mar 2017

Interview

Two part interview: 1st round in person, 2nd round over Skype. HR does a good job of asking questions to gauge your overall interest in joining NASSCO as well as your ability to fit in the role that they are hiring for

Interview questions [1]

Question 1

Know the background of the company

Answer question

Area Manager Interview

Sep 10, 2018

Anonymous employee

Accepted offer

Positive experience

Easy interview

Application

I applied through an employee referral. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at General Dynamics NASSCO

Interview

Briefly went over the job description and probed my knowledge of the maritime industry over the phone with a senior hiring manager, not through Human Resources like a lot of other companies.

Interview questions [2]

Question 1

"What will make you a good addition to the company?"

1 Answer

Question 2

What have you heard about NASSCO?

1 Answer

Trainee Shipfitter Interview

May 15, 2017

Anonymous employee

Accepted offer

Neutral experience

Easy interview

Application

I applied online. I interviewed at General Dynamics NASSCO (San Diego, CA) in Feb 2015

Interview

-Phone call from recruiter sets up a date to take a few tests (math, English comprehension, and mechanical ability) -After the tests are passed a short tour of the yard is given. -An interview with the hiring manager. -Shortly after there will be an offer of employment (or not). -After that you might have to wait weeks or more for a start date.

Interview questions [1]

Question 1

Explain something you accomplished in a previous job and why you're proud of this accomplishment

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