Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Gibbs & Cox, a subsidiary of Leidos, is the largest independent naval architecture and marine engineering firm in the U.S. They are seeking a Naval Architect to tackle ship design and integration engineering challenges, applying naval architecture principles across all phases of design. The role involves leading multi-discipline teams and executing naval architecture analyses to support military and commercial clients.
Responsibilities
- Hydrostatics (weight estimates, intact/ damage stability assessments)
- Hydrodynamics (hull design, resistance predictions, seakeeping assessments)
- Arrangements (general arrangements, compartment outfitting, aviation integration, topside integration)
- Overall ship design integration
- Requirement’s development
- Executing naval architecture analyses
- Working with multi discipline teams to lead overall ship development and design integration
- Leading and successfully executing trade studies and requirements development
- Preparing and presenting technical reports and engineering documentation
- Proactively interfacing with customers and other stakeholders to discuss design progress
Skills
- U.S. Citizenship and ability to acquire Secret Security Clearance. Active Secret clearance preferred
- BS or Advanced Degree in Naval Architecture or Marine Engineering
- 2-4 years of professional engineering experience
- Proficiency in Naval Architecture software tools such as: RHINO, GHS, SHCP, NavCAD, AutoCAD, MS-Office
- Excellent communication skills (oral and written, both formal and informal)
- Strong time management and organizational skills as an independent contributor
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills as a member of a collaborative multidisciplinary team
- Experience with requirements sets such as ABS and US Navy
- Experience leading/guiding multidisciplinary technical teams preferred
- PE license in Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering preferred
- Experience with US Navy ship design and construction preferred
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Health and Wellness programs
- Income Protection
- Paid Leave
- Retirement
Company Overview
Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in government, intelligence, defence, aviation, border protection and health markets. It was founded in undefined, and is headquartered in Scoresby, Victoria, AU, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.leidos.com/company/global/australia.