Description

About Us
Leidos Gibbs & Cox is the largest independent naval architecture and marine engineering firm in the United States. Since 1929, we have designed 24 classes of combatants and contributed to the construction of nearly 7,000 vessels. Our legacy of excellence continues as we deliver innovative, reliable, and mission-critical solutions to military and commercial clients worldwide. With nearly a century of maritime expertise, our passion remains solving our customers’ most complex 21st-century naval challenges-with quality, integrity, and precision.

Position Overview
Leidos is seeking a Naval Configuration Management Specialist to join our DDG 51 Support Team, supporting PMS 400D and the Superintendent of Shipbuilding, Bath (SOSB). In this role, you will ensure engineering and design changes are properly implemented aboard ship, verify as-built conditions, and support the Navy’s acceptance process.

This is a hybrid position, requiring 3 days per week onsite in our Bath office, with the flexibility to work remotely for the remaining 2 days.

Primary Responsibilities

• Verify the proper implementation of design and engineering changes aboard ship.
• Collaborate with the SSBA Quality Department to identify and document incomplete changes prior to Navy compartment acceptance.
• Review and evaluate engineering and design changes for accuracy and applicability to specific hulls.
• Participate in shipboard inspections, including shock inspections, and document as-built discrepancies in a government-controlled database.
• Report inspection findings and configuration discrepancies to PMS 400D and SOSB leadership.
• Support the development of Trial Cards to document incomplete or incorrect change execution.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of a BA degree or equivalent experience and less than 2 years prior relevant experience in ship design, configuration management, acquisition, operations, or lifecycle sustainment.
• Hands-on ship construction experience, including familiarity with shipboard installation, repair, or modification processes.
• Solid understanding of ship design drawings, engineering documentation, and technical specifications.
• Proven ability to inspect, verify, and document engineering changes accurately and efficiently.
• Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a government security clearance; having an active Secret clearance is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of ship construction processes, trades, and shipyard operations.
• Experience participating in shock inspections, sea trials, or shipboard verifications.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with technical teams, quality departments, and government stakeholders.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and regulatory compliance in ship construction or maintenance environments.

Why Join Leidos Gibbs & Cox
At Leidos, you’ll join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. You’ll work on high-impact naval programs that shape the future of U.S. maritime capabilities while contributing to projects that make a real difference in national security and defense. Our hybrid work model also provides the flexibility to balance onsite collaboration with remote productivity.

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:
October 16, 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 $50,050.00 - $90,475.00

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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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Commitment to Non-Descrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.