Junior Mechanical Engineer, Marine Small Craft

District Partners LLC

$57K — $104K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • Active DoD secret security clearance is mandatory
  • B.S. Degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, or related field
  • At least 1 year of non-nuclear mechanical engineering experience
  • In-depth knowledge of marine engineering principles and technologies
  • Familiarity with specifications and regulatory requirements like BS/RINA/LR/ISO/USCG/ABYC
  • Strong time management, organizational skills, and ability to work independently
  • Proficient in industry-standard CAD software, specifically AutoCAD and Rhino

Responsibilities

  • Prepare detailed engineering calculations using first principles
  • Assist in the design of small boats and craft, providing effective solutions
  • Collaborate with team members to develop engineering solutions
  • Complete engineering tasks accurately and promptly using standard software
  • Provide onsite mechanical engineering support for the US Navy Combatant Craft Division

Benefits

  • Join a collaborative team embedded with a military client
  • Engage in meaningful engineering work that supports national security
  • Opportunity for hands-on experience with small craft engineering
  • Possibility of career growth within a prestigious organization
  • Work in a dynamic and challenging environment at naval bases
Full Job Description

What You'll Be Doing:

As a Junior 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. 

Primary 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 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.

Basic Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship

  • Active DoD secret security clearance

  • B.S. Degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, or a related field

  • Minimum 1 year 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

Preferred Qualifications

  • Shipyard or boatyard experience

  • Professional certificates of competency in applicable CAD & engineering software

Original Posting:
May 8, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:
Pay Range $57,850.00 - $104,575.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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