Electrical Engineer, Marine Small Craft

Leidos Inc; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Naval Architects, a division of Gibbs & Cox under Leidos, seeks an Electrical Engineer to support the US Navy CCD program at Little Creek, performing electrical design, analysis, and testing for small craft (<300 ft).

You will work with a multidisciplinary team on electrical subsystems, power banks, generators, and coordinating with mechanical engineers, delivering reliable solutions for naval craft.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Active DoD secret security clearance required.
• B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Marine Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering calculations from first principles and apply design approaches to challenges.
• Assist client teams in boat and craft design using established techniques.
• Collaborate with teammates to develop small craft electrical solutions.
• Complete assignments accurately and on schedule using standard engineering tools.
• Provide on-site electrical engineering service to US Navy CCD at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Marine engineering

First-principles problem solving

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Marine Engineering related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Rhino

Job description

Description

Electrical Engineering Opportunity at DLBA Naval Architects - A Division of Gibbs & Cox

DLBA Naval Architects, formerly Donald L. Blount and Associates, is a leading naval architecture and marine engineering firm, now a division of Leidos Gibbs & Cox. DLBA offers innovative consulting services for designing a diverse range of boats, from sleek, high-performance fiberglass recreational boats like Mastercraft's Aviara series to rugged, aluminum workboats such as the Kayak Express. We pride ourselves on bringing advanced design and engineering to the waterfront, serving clients from high-speed record-setting race boats to reliable commercial tugs and barges.

DLBA specializes in pushing the boundaries of high-performance marine craft design, but our expertise extends across all types of vessels. Our team's involvement in research and development keeps us at the cutting edge of the industry, introducing new technologies to revolutionize the boating world.

What You'll Be Doing:

As an Electrical Engineer, you will be embedded in a client team with US Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (NSWCCD) Code 83, Combatant Craft Division (CCD). You'll provide onsite support to CCD at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story. In this position, you will perform electrical engineering design, analysis, research, and testing service for electrical systems on US Navy small craft (<300 ft).

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and detailed engineering calculations using first principles hand calculations and devise approaches to challenges encountered.
• Assist client teams in the design of boats and craft. Provide solutions by applying existing design skills, techniques, and procedures.
• Collaborate with teammates to develop small craft design solutions.
• Complete engineering assignments accurately and on a timely basis utilizing standard engineering programs.
• Provide onsite electrical engineering service to US Navy Combatant Craft Division (Code 83) at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek - Fort Story.
• Prepare electrical plant load analyses (EPLA).
• Size and determine necessary power banks, generators, alternators, and other powering requirements.
• Design electrical subsystems, select system components, and coordinate with mechanical team members.

Basic Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship
• Active DoD secret security clearance
• B.S. Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Marine Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum 4 years electrical engineering experience
• Broad knowledge of marine electrical engineering and an in-depth knowledge of principles, practices and related technologies
• Knowledge of specifications and regulatory requirements (BS/RINA/LR/ISO/USCG/ABYC)
• Strong time management and organization skills as an independent contributor
• Demonstrated experience solving technical problems using first principles hand calculations and devising new approaches to challenges encountered.
• Proficiency in using industry-standard CAD software, including AutoCAD and Rhino
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills as a member of a collaborative multidisciplinary team
• Strong analytical skills, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent MS Office skills, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

Preferred Qualifications

• Shipyard or boatyard experience
• Professional certificates of competency in applicable CAD & engineering software

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Pay Range

Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

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.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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.