Marine Electrical Engineer (Small Craft) Job at Leidos, Chesapeake, VA

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  • Leidos
  • Chesapeake, VA

Job Description

Join DLBA Naval Architects a division of Gibbs & Cox Inc. and now part of Leidos a leading firm in naval architecture marine engineering and small-craft design. We are seeking a marine electrical engineer with hands-on design and construction experience to join our team in Chesapeake VA. The ideal candidate will have boatyard and design experience and will deliver technical solutions on challenging fast-paced projects.

Why DLBA

  • Work on a wide variety of projects from high-performance sportfishing boats to unique programs for clients such as DARPA.
  • Collaborate with a technically respected team in the small-craft industry while enjoying the close-knit culture of a smaller group supported by the resources and stability of a larger organization.
  • Continuous professional growth through engaging diverse projects.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Provide marine electrical 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 IEEE ABYC NEMA LR ISO USCG). Primary focus is to develop low voltage AC/DC marine power distribution designs.
  • Define electrical system architecture to meet client and mission requirements
  • Develop one-line power system diagrams
  • Prepare Electric Plant Load Analyses (EPLA)
  • Perform voltage drop and cable ampacity calculations
  • Specify cable sizes
  • Specify switchboard requirements
  • Select commercially available motors controllers and distribution hardware
  • Mentor junior staff.
  • Perform quality-control reviews of calculations and drawings prepared by peers.
  • Communicate technical attributes to marine designers for CAD 3D models and production drawings.
  • Prepare status updates technical reports high-level briefings proposals specifications and cost estimates in response to client requests.

Basic Qualifications:

  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Eligible for Secret DoD security clearance
  • B.S. Degree or higher in Marine Engineering Electrical Engineering or a related field and 8 years relevant experience.
  • Broad knowledge of marine engineering principles and practices with deep expertise relevant to small craft and high-speed vessels
  • Knowledge of marine electrical engineering including ability to prepare electric plant load analysis (EPLA) cable schedule one-line diagram and electrical bill of material
  • 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)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Shipyard or boatyard experience
  • Professional Engineering License
  • Professional certificates of competency in applicable CAD & engineering software

5 years of marine engineering design experience

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.

Original Posting:

March 26 2026

For 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 $107900.00 - $195050.00

The 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:

IC

Job Tags

Full time

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