Electrical Designer

Leidos; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Gibbs & Cox, a wholly owned subsidiary of Leidos, is seeking a Naval Electrical Senior Designer in Newport News, VA. You will produce intricate distributive electrical ship systems designs, 3D models, diagrams and 2D drawings for ship construction and modification, working with naval architects and the design team to meet strict standards and regulatory requirements.

The role requires U.S. citizenship, ability to obtain a Secret clearance, an Associate's Degree or equivalent experience, 5+ years

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
• Associate's Degree or two years of relevant experience.
• 5+ years of experience translating specification requirements into detailed ship design, drawings, and other finished design products.
• Electrical design experience in Naval and/or commercial Shipbuilding programs.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD 2014+ and 3D modeling.
• Strong MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and detailed designs, free-form surface models, and/or drawings based on concept sketches, photographs, scans, or clearly stated functional requirements.
• Work closely with clients, naval architects, engineers, and design team members to produce high-quality ship design products and drawings.
• Ensure designs adhere to standards and regulatory body requirements for Naval, Coast Guard, and Commercial ships.

Skills

Electrical design

3D modeling

MS Excel

Strong communication

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

AutoCAD 2014+

ShipConstructor

Bluebeam

Job description

Description

Ready for a rewarding career challenge?

Unleash your potential at Leidos, where we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customer’s success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

If this sounds like an environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

Gibbs & Cox, a wholly owned subsidiary of Leidos, is the largest independent naval architecture and marine engineering firm in the United States. Since our founding in 1929, 24 classes of combatants and nearly 7,000 vessels have been built to Gibbs & Cox designs. We proudly support military and commercial clients in the U.S. and internationally with all phases of marine design, construction, and lifecycle management. Our passion is solving our customers’ 21st-century maritime obstacles with quality and integrity.

Are you a skilled electrical designer with a passion for ship design? Gibbs and Cox are seeking a talentedNaval Electrical Senior Designerto join our team in Newport News, VA. As a member of our dynamic and highly collaborative Ship Design team, you will be crucial in producing intricate distributive electrical ship systems designs, 3D models, diagrams, and 2D drawings for ship construction and modification. You will work closely with our team to ensure that all designs adhere to strict ship specifications, standards, and regulatory body requirements for Naval, Coast Guard, and Commercial ships. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to work with a top-tier team and make your mark in the ship design industry –

Your greatest work is ahead!

The Mission
The Leidos Defense Group provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions. From scanning for illicit material at ports and borders to predicting future events and instability up to five years in advance, our products help customers make the world safer. To explore and learn more,

Are you ready to join a team dedicated to a mission? Begin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career,

The Challenge:

• Prepare accurate and detailed designs, free-form surface models, and/or drawings based on concept sketches, photographs, scans, or clearly stated functional requirements.
• Work closely with our clients, naval architects, engineers, and design team members to produce high-quality, detailed ship design products and drawings.

Basic Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.
• Associate's Degree or two (2) years of relevant experience in lieu of an Associate's Degree.
• Five (5) + years of experience translating specification requirements and incorporating standards, requirements, design practices, and techniques into detailed ship design, drawings, and other finished design products distributive ship electrical systems.
• Electrical Design experience in Naval and/or commercial Shipbuilding programs.
• Experience with PDF Editing Programs (Bluebeam Preferred).
• Proficiency in AUTOCAD 2014 or later is required.
• Proficiency in 3-D modeling is required.
• Knowledge of standards and regulatory body requirements is a plus.
• Demonstrated proficiency in drafting methods, procedures, and techniques.
• Experience in drafting methods, procedures, and techniques.
• Ability to work some overtime as needed.
• Strong MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills.
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills.
• Strong time management and organization skills as an independent contributor.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills as a member of a collaborative multidisciplinary team.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with ShipConstructor.
• Experience developing Detail Drawing Extractions from ShipConstructor.

At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We inspire our staff with interesting assignments that allow them to thrive professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. We look forward to learning more about you.

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

September 30, 2026

Pay Range:

Pay Range $50,700.00 - $91,650.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.