Electrical Designer

Leidos•Newport News, VA

2d•$50,700 - $91,650•Onsite

About The Position

Gibbs & Cox, a wholly owned subsidiary of Leidos, is seeking a talented Naval Electrical Senior Designer to join their Ship Design team in Newport News, VA. The role involves producing intricate distributive electrical ship systems designs, 3D models, diagrams, and 2D drawings for ship construction and modification. The designer will collaborate with the team to ensure designs meet strict ship specifications, standards, and regulatory body requirements for Naval, Coast Guard, and Commercial ships.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.
Associate's Degree or two (2) years of relevant experience in lieu of an Associate's Degree.
Five (5) + years of experience translating specification requirements and incorporating standards, requirements, design practices, and techniques into detailed ship design, drawings, and other finished design products distributive ship electrical systems.
Electrical Design experience in Naval and/or commercial Shipbuilding programs.
Experience with PDF Editing Programs (Bluebeam Preferred).
Proficiency in AUTOCAD 2014 or later is required.
Proficiency in 3-D modeling is required.
Demonstrated proficiency in drafting methods, procedures, and techniques.
Experience in drafting methods, procedures, and techniques.
Ability to work some overtime as needed.
Strong MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills.
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.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of standards and regulatory body requirements is a plus.
Experience with ShipConstructor.
Experience developing Detail Drawing Extractions from ShipConstructor.

Responsibilities

Prepare accurate and detailed designs, free-form surface models, and/or drawings based on concept sketches, photographs, scans, or clearly stated functional requirements.
Work closely with clients, naval architects, engineers, and design team members to produce high-quality, detailed ship design products and drawings.
Produce intricate distributive electrical ship systems designs, 3D models, diagrams, and 2D drawings for ship construction and modification.
Ensure all designs adhere to strict ship specifications, standards, and regulatory body requirements for Naval, Coast Guard, and Commercial ships.