Structural Designer

Via Logic LLC; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Gibbs & Cox, a Leidos subsidiary, seeks a Naval Structural Designer in Newport News, VA to create detailed 3D models and 2D drawings for naval and commercial ships, using ShipConstructor and AutoCAD. You will translate requirements into precise structural layouts.

The role requires 3+ years in structural design, shipbuilding experience, and strong MS Office skills; US citizenship and ability to obtain a Secret clearance are required; overtime and travel may be needed.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or 3+ years of relevant experience in lieu of an Associate's Degree.
• 3+ years of experience with Structural Design, 3D Modeling and 2D Drawing development.
• Proficient in AutoCAD.
• Experience working in the shipbuilding industry.
• Demonstrated proficiency of drafting methods, procedures and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Utilizing ShipConstructor to develop structural 3D models and 2D assembly drawings.
• Prepare accurate and detailed designs based on functional requirements and specifications.
• Collaborate with clients, naval architects and engineers to produce high quality ship design products.

Skills

Structural design

3D modeling

2D drawing

Shipbuilding experience

MS Excel/Word/PowerPoint

Education

Associates degree

Tools

AutoCAD

ShipConstructor

PDF editing tools

Job description

Leidos/Gibbs and Cox is seeking a Naval Structural Designer to join our organization in Newport News, VA.

Gibbs & Cox, a wholly owned subsidiary of Leidos, is the largest independent naval architecture and marine engineering firm in the United States. Since our founding in 1929, 24 classes of combatants and nearly 7,000 vessels have been built to Gibbs & Cox designs. We proudly support military and commercial clients in the U.S. and internationally with all phases of marine design, construction, and lifecycle management. Our passion is solving our customers’ 21st century maritime challenges with quality and integrity.

As a member of our highly collaborative multidisciplinary Ship Design team, you will be responsible for producing detailed Structural Functional 2D Drawings, Detail 3D models and 2D Assembly drawings extractions using requirements documents, ship specifications, standards and regulatory body requirements as defined in the requirements section below for Naval, Coast Guard, Commercial ships. Essential responsibilities and activities include but are not limited to:

Primary Responsibilities

• Utilizing ShipConstructor to develop Structural 3D models based on Functional Drawings and/or redlines associated with change paper, develop 3D Foundations for equipment, develop Structural Assembly Drawings for Primary Structure and Foundations.
• Preparing accurate and detailed designs, free form surface models and/or drawings based on concept sketches, photographs, or clearly stated functional requirements or appearances.
• Working closely with our clients, naval architects and engineers to produce high quality, detail ship design products and drawings.

Basic Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.
• Associates Degree or 3+ Years of relevant experience in lieu of an Associate's Degree.
• 3+ years of experience with Structural Design, 3D Modeling and 2D Drawing development.
• Proficient in AutoCAD.
• Experience working in the shipbuilding industry.
• Demonstrated proficiency of drafting methods, procedures and techniques.
• Experience in drafting methods, procedures and techniques.
• Must be able to work some overtime as required.
• Strong MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint Skills Required.
• Excellent Oral, Written and Presentation Skills.
• Strong Time Management and Organization Skills as an Independent Contributor.
• Demonstrated Interpersonal Skills as a member of a Collaborative multidisciplinary team.
• Must be able to travel and work overtime as required.
• Physical: General Office Setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Structural Design experience on Naval and/or commercial Shipbuilding programs.
• Experience with ShipConstructor.
• Developing 3D models and 2D Detail Drawing Extractions in ShipConstructor.
• Experience with PDF Editing Programs (Bluebeam Preferred).
• Knowledge of standards and regulatory body requirements.
• Knowledge of Shipyard Production/Fabrication practices.
• Knowledge of Welding and associated symbols.

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Original Posting

September 30, 2026

Pay Range

Pay Range $50,700.00 - $91,650.00

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.