Intern Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
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Job Location:
Chesapeake, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 46800 - 84600
Posted on:
03-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
DLBA Naval Architects a division of Gibbs & Cox has an internship opening . As a member of a multidisciplinary team you will provide naval architecture support in the development of steel aluminum and composite (a) recreational vessels (b) commercial ship designs and (c) U.S. Government programs from 20 to 250 feet in length.
Primary Responsibilities
- With appropriate mentorship evaluate and select standard engineering techniques procedures and criteria for design and modification of boats and craft.
- With appropriate mentorship perform engineering calculationsby using first principles hand calculations and by applying existing design skills techniques and company procedures/tools
- Work independently and/or as a team member to develop complete design definition.
- Work may require a broad knowledge of precedents in naval architecture and an in-depth knowledge of principles and practices of related technologies. Design areas may include resistance and powering weight estimation stability evaluation structural design and seakeeping predictions.
Basic Qualifications
- U.S. Citizenship is required
- Ability to obtain a Secret DoD security clearance
- Currently enrolled in B.S. or M.S. degree program for Naval Architecture Marine Engineering or Ocean Engineering
- Ability to work independently or as a team member
- Excellent MS Office skills including Word PowerPoint and Excel
- Proficiency in using industry-standard CAD software including AutoCAD and/or Rhino
- Strong analytical skills communication and interpersonal skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior internships in the field of naval architecture and marine engineering
- Shipyard experience
- Experience using hydrostatic software including GHS (General HydroStatics) and Orca
- Experience using CFD software such as Orca CFD or Simerics
At Leidos we dont want someone who fits the moldwe want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless the over-caffeinated the ones who ask whats next before the dust settles on whats now.
If youre already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2 good. Youll fit right in.
Original Posting:
October 22 2025For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $46800.00 - $84600.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
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- AutoCAD 3D
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- Customer Support
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About Company
Leidos is an innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. Our 47,000 employees collaborate to create smarter technology solutions for customers in these critical markets.
