Senior Marine Mechanical Engineer - Small Craft Systems

Leidos LLC; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave and Retirement

Job summary

DLBA Naval Architects, a division of Leidos Gibbs & Cox, is a leading naval architecture and marine engineering firm delivering innovative design for a wide range of vessels. We seek a Senior Mechanical Engineer to embed with US Navy NSWCCD Code 83 at Little Creek-Fort Story, performing mechanical design, analysis, and testing for small craft.

You will provide on-site support, develop propulsion, fuel, ventilation, and hydraulic systems, and apply first-principles calculations to solve complex

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship
• Active DoD secret security clearance
• B.S. degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum 8 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

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate engineering calculations using first principles hand calculations.
• 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 mechanical engineering service to US Navy Combatant Craft Division (Code 83) at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek – Fort Story.
• Propulsion, fuel, ventilation, and hydraulic systems design.

Skills

First principles calculations

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Time management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Marine Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Rhino

Job description

DLBA Naval Architects, a division of Leidos Gibbs & Cox, is a leading naval architecture and marine engineering firm delivering innovative design for a wide range of vessels. We seek a Senior Mechanical Engineer to embed with US Navy NSWCCD Code 83 at Little Creek-Fort Story, performing mechanical design, analysis, and testing for small craft.

You will provide on-site support, develop propulsion, fuel, ventilation, and hydraulic systems, and apply first-principles calculations to solve complex