Junior Mechanical Engineer, Marine Small Craft

Leidos LLC; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

DLBA Naval Architects, a division of Gibbs & Cox and part of Leidos, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to provide on-site support for US Navy Combatant Craft Division (Code 83) at Little Creek. The role involves calculations, vessel design, propulsion and systems design, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Candidates should have a B.S. in Mechanical or Marine Engineering, at least two years’ experience, and CAD proficiency (AutoCAD, Rhino).

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Active DoD secret security clearance.
• B.S. Degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years’ mechanical engineering experience (non-nuclear).
• Broad knowledge of marine 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.
• 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.

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.
• Propulsion, fuel, ventilation, and hydraulic systems design.
• Complete engineering assignments accurately and on a timely basis utilizing standard engineering programs.
• Provide onsite mechanical engineering service to US Navy Combatant Craft Division (Code 83) at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek – Fort Story.

Skills

AutoCAD

Rhino

Time management

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical or Marine Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Rhino

Job description

Mechanical 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:

• 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.
• Propulsion, fuel, ventilation, and hydraulic systems design.
• Complete engineering assignments accurately and on a timely basis utilizing standard engineering programs.
• Provide onsite mechanical engineering service to US Navy Combatant Craft Division (Code 83) at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek – Fort Story.

Basic Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship
• Active DoD secret security clearance
• B.S. Degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum 2 years’ mechanical engineering experience (non-nuclear)
• Broad knowledge of marine 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

Pay Range

Pay Range: Pay Range $69,550.00 - $125,725.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.

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 $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. 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 here.

Commitment and Diversity

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.