Electrical Engineer II

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.

Leidos Gibbs & Cox is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support various programs. We are seeking a candidate to work with our engineering and production teams as we develop and produce cutting-edge solutions to challenging defense-related problems. This position reports to the Gibbs & Cox Electrical Engineering Department Manager and interfaces with Program Managers for various contracts.

Prefer candidates to be local to Washington, DC to work at USCG Headquarters, 2 to 3 days per week. However, fully remote candidates will be considered.

Primary Responsibilities

• Essential responsibilities include: Performing calculations, applying electrical engineering principles, techniques, procedures, and criteria to address technical issues identified during the design and engineering of United States Coast Guard (USCG) ships, and other marine vessels
• Communicating technical principles directly to client
• Performing quality assurance reviews of simple analyses, calculations, and drawings
• Conduct design of electric and electronic systems, study power generation and distribution, centralized machinery monitoring and control.
• Applying knowledge of and experience with engineering principles and techniques to develop and evaluate moderately complex technical reports related to application of C5I systems onboard USCG (United States Coast Guard) ships
• Reviewing and evaluating the effect of new and/or modified electronics on overall system performance
• Review and adjudicate system design specifications, test requirements, Departures from Specification (DFSs), Request for Waiver (RFW), and Engineering Changes (ECs)
• Familiarity with US Navy, USCG, ABS and/or commercial ship design rules and regulations

Basic Qualifications

• B.S. Degree or higher in Technical, Engineering, or Marine Degree from ABET accredited institution, or related field of work
• 2+ years of experience developing and integrating shipboard C5I systems in one of the (three preferred) following categories on Naval or Marine vessels.
  
  • Cybersecurity, Command and Control, Navigation, Networking, Internal Communications, External Communications, Sensors, Combat Systems, or Intelligence Systems
• Meets required Department of Defense IAT Level II Baseline Certification Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in standard software e.g.: CAD, AutoCAD, and Rhino.
• Knowledge of MIL Standards and Specifications is a plus
• USCG experience is a plus
• Experience with Department of Defense ACAT I or Department of Homeland Security Level I shipbuilding programs preferred.

Original Posting Date:
2025-01-22
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 $67,600.00 - $122,200.00

The 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.