Junior Mechanical Engineer, Marine Small Craft

Overview Mechanical Engineering Opportunity at DLBA Naval Architects – A Division of Gibbs & Cox. DLBA Naval Architects is a leading naval architecture and marine engineering firm, now a division of Leidos Gibbs & Cox. DLBA offers innovative consulting services for designing a diverse range of boats, from high-performance fiberglass recreational boats to rugged aluminum workboats. We pride ourselves on bringing advanced design and engineering to the waterfront, serving clients from high-speed race boats to reliable commercial tugs and barges. DLBA specializes in high-performance marine craft design with expertise across all vessel types, including involvement in research and development to introduce new technologies in the boating industry. 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 for mechanical systems on US Navy small craft ( 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr