What You'll Be Doing:As a
Marine Engineering Designer, 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 overarching multidisciplinary engineering design and integration service for US Navy small craft (
Primary Responsibilities• Collaborate with client teammates to develop small craft design solutions.
• Provide onsite drafting & 3D modelling service to US Navy Combatant Craft Division (Code 83) at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek - Fort Story.
• Overarching vessel design 3D modeling and drawings
• Structural/Scantling modeling
Basic Qualifications- U.S. Citizenship
- Active DoD secret security clearance
- B.S. Degree or higher in engineering, naval architecture, or related field
- Minimum 2 years' 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 marine industry CAD software, including SolidWorks
- 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:November 5, 2026
Pay Range:Pay Range $69,550.00 - $125,725.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.
