[Remote] Naval Architect

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Gibbs & Cox, a subsidiary of Leidos, is the largest independent naval architecture and marine engineering firm in the U.S. They are seeking a Naval Architect to tackle ship design and integration engineering challenges, applying naval architecture principles across all phases of design. The role involves leading multi-discipline teams and executing naval architecture analyses to support military and commercial clients.

Responsibilities

• Hydrostatics (weight estimates, intact/ damage stability assessments)
• Hydrodynamics (hull design, resistance predictions, seakeeping assessments)
• Arrangements (general arrangements, compartment outfitting, aviation integration, topside integration)
• Overall ship design integration
• Requirement’s development
• Executing naval architecture analyses
• Working with multi discipline teams to lead overall ship development and design integration
• Leading and successfully executing trade studies and requirements development
• Preparing and presenting technical reports and engineering documentation
• Proactively interfacing with customers and other stakeholders to discuss design progress

Skills

• U.S. Citizenship and ability to acquire Secret Security Clearance. Active Secret clearance preferred
• BS or Advanced Degree in Naval Architecture or Marine Engineering
• 2-4 years of professional engineering experience
• Proficiency in Naval Architecture software tools such as: RHINO, GHS, SHCP, NavCAD, AutoCAD, MS-Office
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written, both formal and informal)
• Strong time management and organizational skills as an independent contributor
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills as a member of a collaborative multidisciplinary team
• Experience with requirements sets such as ABS and US Navy
• Experience leading/guiding multidisciplinary technical teams preferred
• PE license in Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering preferred
• Experience with US Navy ship design and construction preferred

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave
• Retirement

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