Marine Technical Project Manager

Leidos

. Provide marine engineering design expertise for high-speed and small craft throughout the design lifecycle — concept through detailed design for production.

Posted 5/16/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $131,300 - $237,350 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide marine engineering design expertise for high-speed and small craft throughout the design lifecycle — concept through detailed design for production.
Independently develop technical specifications, analysis reports, and calculations, and create designs that meet client and regulatory requirements (ABS, RINA, LR, ISO, USCG).
Plan, estimate labor, and develop schedules for marine design projects.
Lead small project teams comprised of naval architects, marine engineers, and designers.
Monitor budget and schedule performance for vessel design projects.
Control project scope.
Interface directly with the client.
Mentor junior staff.
Perform quality-control reviews of calculations and drawings prepared by peers.
Prepare status updates, technical reports, high-level briefings, proposals, specifications, and cost estimates in response to client requests.

Requirements

What you’ll need

U.S. Citizenship
Eligible for Secret DoD security clearance
B.S. Degree or higher in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field
Minimum 12 years of experience as a marine design engineer, with a focus on high-speed and small craft design
Minimum of 2 years of experience in Project Management
Broad knowledge of marine engineering principles and practices, with deep expertise relevant to small craft and high-speed vessels
Strong familiarity with regulatory requirements (ABS/RINA/LR/ISO/USCG/ABYC)
Experience developing calculations and drawings for Class and Flag review and approval
Strong time management and organization skills as an independent contributor
Demonstrated ability to solve technical problems using first principles hand calculations
Proficiency in using industry-standard CAD software, including AutoCAD and Rhino
Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills
Proficient with MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement

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Hard Skills & Tools

marine engineering designtechnical specificationscalculationsproject managementmarine engineering principlesfirst principles hand calculationshigh-speed craft designsmall craft designquality controlcost estimation

Soft Skills

time managementorganizationproblem-solvinginterpersonal skillsanalytical skillscommunication skillsmentoringleadership

Certifications

U.S. CitizenshipSecret DoD security clearance