Naval Architect: Small Craft Design & Onsite Support

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

Job summary

DLBA Naval Architects, a division of Leidos Gibbs & Cox, seeks a Naval Architect to support US Navy small craft design at NSWCCD CCD, onsite at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek - Fort Story. You will perform multidisciplinary engineering design, analysis, and testing services for hulls under 300 ft.

Responsibilities include first-principles calculations, 3D modeling and drawings, hydrostatics and hydrodynamics, and structural/scantling design with FEA. U.S.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Active DoD secret security clearance required.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years’ engineering experience (non-nuclear).
• Broad knowledge of marine engineering and related technologies.
• Knowledge of BS/RINA/LR/ISO/USCG/ABYC standards.
• Strong time management and ability to work independently.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Rhino.
• Excellent collaboration and communication within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

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.
• Provide onsite naval architecture service to US Navy Combatant Craft Division (Code 83) at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek – Fort Story.
• Overarching vessel design 3D modeling and drawings.
• Hydrostatics/Hydrodynamics (stability both intact and damage, resistance, propulsion estimates, etc.).
• Structural/Scantling design with FEA analysis.

Skills

Marine engineering knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Naval Architecture or Marine Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Rhino

Job description

DLBA Naval Architects, a division of Leidos Gibbs & Cox, seeks a Naval Architect to support US Navy small craft design at NSWCCD CCD, onsite at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek - Fort Story. You will perform multidisciplinary engineering design, analysis, and testing services for hulls under 300 ft.

Responsibilities include first-principles calculations, 3D modeling and drawings, hydrostatics and hydrodynamics, and structural/scantling design with FEA. U.S.