Marine Engineering Designer, Small Craft
About The Position
DLBA Naval Architects, a division of Leidos Gibbs & Cox, provides naval architecture and marine engineering consulting for a diverse range of vessels, including high-performance recreational boats, workboats, race boats, commercial tugs, and barges. Its research and development work supports the introduction of new technologies in marine craft design. As a Marine Engineering Designer, you will be embedded with the client team at the U.S. Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (NSWCCD) Code 83, Combatant Craft Division (CCD). You will provide onsite support at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, performing multidisciplinary engineering design and integration services for U.S. Navy small craft under 300 feet.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship.
- Active DoD Secret security clearance.
- Bachelor of Science degree or higher in engineering, naval architecture, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2 years of non-nuclear engineering experience.
- Broad knowledge of marine engineering and in-depth knowledge of its principles, practices, and related technologies.
- Knowledge of specifications and regulatory requirements, including BS, RINA, LR, ISO, USCG, and ABYC.
- Strong time-management and organizational skills as an independent contributor.
- Demonstrated experience solving technical problems using first-principles hand calculations and developing new approaches to challenges.
- Proficiency in marine industry CAD software, including SolidWorks.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills as a member of a collaborative multidisciplinary team.
- Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent MS Office skills, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Nice To Haves
- Shipyard or boatyard experience.
- Professional certificates of competency in applicable CAD and engineering software.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with client teammates to develop small craft design solutions.
- Provide onsite drafting and 3D modeling services to the U.S. Navy Combatant Craft Division (Code 83) at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story.
- Develop overarching vessel design 3D models and drawings.
- Perform structural and scantling modeling.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
