Structural Designer

Leidos • Newport News, VA

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About The Position

Leidos/Gibbs & Cox is seeking a Naval Structural Designer to join its organization in Newport News, Virginia. Gibbs & Cox, a wholly owned subsidiary of Leidos, is an independent naval architecture and marine engineering firm supporting military and commercial clients in the United States and internationally.

As part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary Ship Design team, the designer will produce detailed structural functional 2D drawings, detailed 3D models, and 2D assembly drawing extractions. Work will be based on requirements documents, ship specifications, standards, and regulatory body requirements for naval, Coast Guard, and commercial ships. The position involves working with clients, naval architects, and engineers to develop high-quality ship design products and drawings.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.
• Have an associate degree or at least 3 years of relevant experience in lieu of an associate degree.
• Have at least 3 years of experience with structural design, 3D modeling, and 2D drawing development.
• Be proficient in AutoCAD.
• Have experience working in the shipbuilding industry.
• Demonstrate proficiency in drafting methods, procedures, and techniques.
• Have strong Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills.
• Have excellent oral, written, and presentation skills.
• Have strong time-management and organizational skills as an independent contributor.
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills as a member of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team.
• Be able to travel and work overtime as required.

Nice To Haves

• Structural design experience on naval and/or commercial shipbuilding programs.
• Experience with ShipConstructor, including developing 3D models and 2D detail drawing extractions.
• Experience with PDF editing programs; Bluebeam is preferred.
• Knowledge of standards and regulatory body requirements.
• Knowledge of shipyard production and fabrication practices.
• Knowledge of welding and associated symbols.

Responsibilities

• Use ShipConstructor to develop structural 3D models based on functional drawings and/or redlines associated with change papers.
• Develop 3D foundations for equipment.
• Develop structural assembly drawings for primary structure and foundations.
• Prepare accurate, detailed designs, free-form surface models, and/or drawings based on concept sketches, photographs, or clearly stated functional requirements or appearances.
• Work closely with clients, naval architects, and engineers to produce high-quality, detailed ship design products and drawings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree