• Marine Designer / Naval Architecture Intern

    Leidos (Chesapeake, VA)


    Description

    **DLBA Naval Architects** , a division of **Gibbs & Cox** , has an internship opening for **Fall/Spring 2025-26** .

     

    As a member of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide designer, drafting, and 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

    To execute redlines of DLBA/Gibbs & Cox deliverables with guidance from Senior Designer teammates. Once a firm grasp of drafting principles has been established there will be a possibility to create new deliverables for various projects.

     

    There will also be an opportunity to explore Naval Architecture including conventional aspects of marine vessel design (resistance and powering, stability evaluation, structural design, seakeeping predictions). Work may require a broad knowledge of precedents in naval architecture and an in-depth knowledge of principles and practices of related technologies.

    Basic Qualifications

    + U.S. Citizenship is required.

    + Currently seeking a degree program for Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or Ocean Engineering from an accredited college or university.

    + Ability to work 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 studies in the field of naval architecture and marine engineering

    + Practical application of boat building and design

     

    Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter.

     

    We're the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We don’t wear capes (they’re a safety hazard), but we do solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for “how it’s always been done.”

    Original Posting:

    July 25, 2025

    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 $34,450.00 - $62,275.00

     

    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.

    REQNUMBER: R-00163354

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.