Leidos Gibbs & Cox, is the largest independent naval architecture and marine engineering firm in the United States. Since our founding in 1929, 24 classes of combatants and nearly 7,000 vessels have been built to Gibbs & Cox designs. We proudly support military and commercial clients in the U.S. and internationally with all phases of marine design, construction, and lifecycle management. Our passion is solving our customers’ 21st century maritime challenges with quality and integrity.
We have an opening for a Senior Marine Mechanical Engineer to support the USCG Surface Force Logistics Center (SFLC). The mission of SFLC is to provide complete lifecycle management of USCG floating assets from concept design through disposal. This position provides you the opportunity to contribute to the design and support of new and existing USCG acquisitions, including small boats, cutters, and icebreakers, directly alongside Coast Guard personnel. This position focuses on the development and review of Auxiliary mechanical system designs for USCG assets.
This position requires 5 days per week of onsite support at SFLC in Glen Burnie, MD.
Primary Responsibilities
Provide marine engineering support for shipboard Auxiliary systems including distributive piping, engine support, HVAC, and cargo and weight handling systems.
Design and evaluate new or modified auxiliary subsystems as it pertains to overall system performance and system integration
Provide engineering and technical support for review of shipyard engineering documentation packages.
Perform trade-off and engineering analyses to support equipment modernizations, mid-life retrofits, repairs, and other sustainment tasks.
Perform calculations applying mechanical engineering system design principles, techniques, procedures and criteria.
Interface directly with USCG and shipyard personnel.
Basic Qualifications
U.S. Citizenship and must have an active secret clearance or be eligible to be granted one.
BS or MS in Technical, Engineering, or Marine degree from ABET-accredited institution, related to field of work.
Minimum of 6 years’ documented experience relating to the design of marine mechanical systems.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Active Secret Security clearance.
Familiarity with USCG, ABS, and/or commercial ship design rules and regulations.
Proficiency in AutoCAD or other CAD type software.
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Original Posting:August 11, 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 $85,150.00 - $153,925.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.
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