Naval Architect – Small Craft Design & Onsite Support

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

Job summary

Leidos Gibbs & Cox/Naval Architects seeks a Naval Architect to join a client team with NSWCCD Code 83. You will provide on-site support at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, performing multidisciplinary design, analysis, and testing for US Navy small craft (<300 ft).

The role emphasizes hydrostatics, hydrodynamics, structural design, CAD modeling with AutoCAD and Rhino, and collaboration across a diverse engineering team to deliver practical naval solutions.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Active DoD secret security clearance.
• B.S. Degree or higher in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years' engineering experience.
• Broad knowledge of marine engineering and related technologies.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements (BS/RINA/LR/ISO/USCG/ABYC).
• Proficiency in CAD tools AutoCAD and Rhino.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate engineering calculations using first principles.
• Assist design of boats and craft; apply techniques and procedures.
• Collaborate to develop small craft design solutions.
• Provide on-site naval architecture service at Little Creek-Fort Story.
• Overarching vessel design 3D modeling and drawings.
• Hydrostatics and hydrodynamics analysis, including stability.
• Structural/scantling design with FEA analysis.

Skills

First principles analyses

CAD software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture or Marine Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Rhino

FEA

Job description

Leidos Gibbs & Cox/Naval Architects seeks a Naval Architect to join a client team with NSWCCD Code 83. You will provide on-site support at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, performing multidisciplinary design, analysis, and testing for US Navy small craft (<300 ft).

The role emphasizes hydrostatics, hydrodynamics, structural design, CAD modeling with AutoCAD and Rhino, and collaboration across a diverse engineering team to deliver practical naval solutions.