Senior Naval Architect
Gibbs & Cox

Washington, District of Columbia

Posted in Defence and Military


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Join a team with EXCELLENCE, LOYALTY and INTEGRITY!

Gibbs & Cox, a wholly owned subsidiary of Leidos, is the largest independent naval architecture and marine engineering firm in the United States. Since our founding in 1929, 24 classes of combatants and nearly 7,000 vessels have been built to Gibbs & Cox designs. We proudly support military and commercial clients in the U.S. and internationally with all phases of marine design, construction, and lifecycle management. Our passion is solving our customers' 21st century maritime challenges with quality and integrity.

Gibbs & Cox is an EEO/An Affirmative Action M/F/D/V Employer

The Senior Naval Architect will support the following areas of design, but not limited to:
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
  • Requirements development

As a Senior Naval Architect, you will draw upon your experience to provide guidance and development to technical solutions within the project and team. You will work with junior staff to provide mentorship and training. Participation in business development activities, including proposal and technical solution development is likely. Essential responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • 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.


Candidate Required Qualifications
  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Ability to gain Secret Security Clearance. Active Secret clearance preferred
  • BS or Advanced Degree in Naval Architecture or Marine Engineering
  • PE license in Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering preferred
  • 8(+) years of professional engineering experience
  • Experience leading/guiding multidisciplinary technical teams preferred.
  • 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
  • Travel: Low
  • Physical: General Office Setting


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