Electrical Engineering Power Controls

Electrical Engineer Shape the Future of Naval Technology with Leidos Gibbs & Cox

Join the team that designs the worlds most advanced naval vessels.

Leidos Gibbs & Cox is the largest independent naval architecture and marine engineering firm in the United Statesand a trusted partner to the U.S. Navy for nearly a century. Since 1929 our designs have launched 24 classes of combatants and nearly 7000 vessels. Today we continue to push the boundaries of maritime innovation delivering next-generation solutions with passion integrity and world-class technical expertise.

Were expanding our Philadelphia team and looking for a creative driven and mission-motivated Electrical Engineer to help develop cutting-edge technologies that support national defense and the future of naval engineering.

This is a hybrid role with about 50% onsite work at the Philadelphia Navy Base where youll be hands-on with real ships real systems and real impact.

Why Youll Love This Role

• Work on meaningful nationally critical programs that directly support the U.S. Navy.

• See your engineering come to life through hands-on shipboard work and direct customer engagement.

• Collaborate with highly skilled engineers across multiple disciplines.

• Innovate and solve complex challenges that push the limits of marine technology.

• Grow your career with a respected industry leader committed to your development.

What Youll Do

As an Electrical Engineer on our team youll:

• Solve challenging technical problems involving power systems controls and advanced naval engineering.

• Provide engineering analysis and recommendations that shape ship design and modernization efforts.

• Communicate your insights directly to clients and program leaders.

• Review drawings calculations and change proposals to ensure technical excellence and system integrity.

• Support risk assessments modeling simulation and system optimization.

• Prepare and deliver technical presentations for design reviews and technical boards.

• Participate in design studies for emerging naval power electronics and advanced shipboard technologies.

• Contribute to system requirements testing documentation and full lifecycle engineering support.

• Collaborate in technical interchange meetings and cross-functional engineering efforts.

Every day youll tackle new challengesno routine no monotony. Just meaningful impact and exciting engineering.

What You Bring

• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance (required).

• Bachelors degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering.

• At least 3 years of experience in electrical or systems engineering supporting government or commercial shipbuilding programs.

• Understanding of power distribution 3-phase systems generators drives controls and sensors.

• Strong technical communication skills and confidence working with customers.

• Proficiency with electrical system design tools and Microsoft Office.

What Sets You Apart

• Experience with naval systems or U.S. Navy programs.

• Familiarity with motor drives switchgear protective relays cabling or solid-state power conversion.

• Project management experience or familiarity with CMMI.

• Industrial automation or advanced controls experience.

• Knowledge of power train systems from vendors like Bogue or DRS.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to move through shipboard environments and lift up to 30 lbs.

• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

If youre passionate about engineering energized by complex challenges and motivated by mission-driven work we want to meet you.

Join usand help shape the future of naval technology.

If youre looking for comfort keep scrolling. At Leidos we outthink outbuild and outpace the status quo because the mission demands it. Were not hiring followers. Were recruiting the ones who disrupt provoke and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. Were already at step 30 and moving faster than anyone else dares.

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