Naval Architect

Leidos

. tackle new and evolving ship design and integration engineering challenges by applying naval architecture principles, techniques, calculations, procedures, and criteria .

Posted 5/7/2026full-timeRemote • Louisiana, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $87,100 - $157,450 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

tackle new and evolving ship design and integration engineering challenges by applying naval architecture principles, techniques, calculations, procedures, and criteria
cover the full range of ship design phases from conceptual design through detail design, and post-delivery support
support the continued maturation of ship design solutions across all phases of design
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

Requirements

What you’ll need

U.S. Citizenship and ability to acquire Secret Security Clearance
Active Secret clearance preferred
BS or Advanced Degree in Naval Architecture or Marine Engineering
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

competitive compensation
Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement

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Hard Skills & Tools

naval architecturehydrostaticshydrodynamicsship designweight estimatesstability assessmentstrade studiesengineering documentationtechnical reportsrequirement development

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationteam collaborationcustomer interfacingproblem-solvingpresentation skillsstakeholder engagementproject managementanalytical thinkingmultidisciplinary guidance

Certifications

U.S. CitizenshipSecret Security ClearanceBS in Naval ArchitectureAdvanced Degree in Naval ArchitectureBS in Marine EngineeringAdvanced Degree in Marine Engineering