Naval Architect

Leidos

$69K — $125K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance (Active clearance preferred)
  • BS or Advanced Degree in Naval Architecture or Marine Engineering
  • 2-4 years of professional engineering experience
  • Preferred experience in leading multidisciplinary technical teams
  • Proficient in naval architecture software tools (RHINO, GHS, SHCP, NavCAD, AutoCAD, MS-Office)
  • Excellent communication skills in both formal and informal contexts
  • Strong time management and organizational skills in an independent role
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative team environment
  • Familiarity with requirements sets such as ABS and US Navy

Responsibilities

  • Conduct hydrostatic analysis including weight estimates and stability assessments
  • Perform hydrodynamic studies focusing on hull design and seakeeping
  • Develop general arrangements and integrate various systems including aviation
  • Lead overall ship design integration initiatives
  • Create and refine project requirements
  • Execute detailed naval architecture analyses and trade studies
  • Prepare and deliver technical reports and documentation for stakeholders
  • Engage proactively with customers regarding design progress

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs
  • Retirement savings plans with company matching
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Tuition assistance for further education
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Access to professional development resources
Full Job Description
As part of the naval architecture department, you will tackle new and evolving ship design and integration engineering challenges by applying naval architecture principles, techniques, calculations, procedures, and criteria. The projects executed within the team cover the full range of ship design phases from conceptual design through detail design, and post-delivery support. Your contributions will directly support the continued maturation of ship design solutions across all phases of design.

Primary 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.


Basic Qualifications
  • 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
  • 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
  • Experience with requirements sets such as ABS and US Navy


Preferred Qualifications
  • PE license in Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering preferred
  • Experience with US Navy ship design and construction preferred


Original Posting:
June 12, 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.

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