Structural Designer
About The Position
Gibbs & Cox, a wholly owned subsidiary of Leidos, is seeking a Naval Structural Designer to join its Ship Design team in Newport News, Virginia. The role produces detailed ship structural designs, free-form surface models, 3D models, diagrams, and 2D drawings for ship construction and modification. Designs must follow applicable ship specifications, standards, and regulatory body requirements for Naval, Coast Guard, and commercial ships. The designer works with clients, naval architects, engineers, and other design team members to create accurate, high-quality design products based on concept sketches, photographs, scans, or clearly stated functional requirements.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.
- High school education and 1–2 years of experience.
- Some experience translating specification requirements and incorporating standards, requirements, design practices, and techniques into detailed ship designs, drawings, and other finished design products for distributive ship structural systems.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD 2014 or later.
- 3D modeling experience.
- Demonstrated proficiency and experience in drafting methods, procedures, and techniques.
- Experience with PDF editing programs.
- Ability to work some overtime as needed.
- Strong Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills.
- Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills.
- Strong time-management and organizational skills as an independent contributor.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills as a member of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team.
Nice To Haves
- Structural design experience in Naval and/or commercial shipbuilding programs.
- Knowledge of standards and regulatory body requirements.
- Experience with ShipConstructor.
Responsibilities
- Prepare accurate, detailed designs, free-form surface models, and/or drawings based on concept sketches, photographs, scans, or clearly stated functional requirements.
- Work with clients, naval architects, engineers, and design team members to produce detailed ship design products and drawings.
- Translate specification requirements and incorporate standards, requirements, design practices, and techniques into detailed ship structural systems designs and finished design products.
- Adhere to ship specifications, standards, and regulatory body requirements for Naval, Coast Guard, and commercial ships.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
