Senior Mechanical Engineer, Marine Small Craft

Leidos•Chesapeake, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

DLBA Naval Architects, formerly Donald L. Blount and Associates, is a leading naval architecture and marine engineering firm, now a division of Leidos Gibbs & Cox. DLBA offers innovative consulting services for designing a diverse range of boats, from sleek, high-performance fiberglass recreational boats like Mastercraft’s Aviara series to rugged, aluminum workboats such as the Kayak Express. We pride ourselves on bringing advanced design and engineering to the waterfront, serving clients from high-speed record-setting race boats to reliable commercial tugs and barges. DLBA specializes in pushing the boundaries of high-performance marine craft design, but our expertise extends across all types of vessels. Our team's involvement in research and development keeps us at the cutting edge of the industry, introducing new technologies to revolutionize the boating world. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will be embedded in a client team with US Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (NSWCCD) Code 83, Combatant Craft Division (CCD). You’ll provide onsite support to CCD at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story. In this position, you will perform mechanical engineering design, analysis, research, and testing service for mechanical systems on US Navy small craft (<300 ft). Range of service includes full life-cycle support for the US Navy’s small craft inventory.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Shipyard or boatyard experience
Professional certificates of competency in applicable CAD & engineering software

Responsibilities

Prepare accurate and detailed engineering calculations using first principles hand calculations and devise approaches to challenges encountered.
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.