Intern - Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering

Description

DLBA Naval Architects, a division of Gibbs & Cox, has an internship opening for winter 2026. As a member of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide 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

• With appropriate mentorship, evaluate and select standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria for design and modification of boats and craft.
• With appropriate mentorship, perform engineering calculations by using first principles hand calculations and by applying existing design skills, techniques, and company procedures/tools
• Work independently and/or as a team member to develop complete design definition.
• Work may require a broad knowledge of precedents in naval architecture and an in-depth knowledge of principles and practices of related technologies. Design areas may include resistance and powering, weight estimation, stability evaluation, structural design, and seakeeping predictions.

Basic Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Ability to obtain a Secret DoD security clearance
• Currently enrolled in B.S. degree program for Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or Ocean Engineering
• Ability to work independently or 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 internships in the field of naval architecture and marine engineering
• Shipyard experience
• Experience using hydrostatic software including GHS (General HydroStatics) and Orca
• Experience using CFD software such as Orca CFD or Simerics

At Leidos, we don't want someone who "fits the mold"-we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, "what's next?" before the dust settles on "what's now."

If you're already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2... good. You'll fit right in.

Original Posting:

September 9, 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 $46,800.00 - $84,600.00

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.

Client-provided location(s): Chesapeake, VA

Job ID: Leidos-R-00166271

Employment Type: INTERN

Posted: 2025-09-10T18:50:46