Ship Design Manager providing technical leadership across multidisciplinary ship design projects at Leidos Gibbs & Cox. Ensuring cost-effective and technically sound ship system design with industry standards.
Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership across all ship design disciplines
Own and guide the overall technical solution for assigned projects
Serve as an independent decision-maker for cross-disciplinary design trade-offs
Evaluate design solutions for compliance, balance, and performance requirements
Disseminate and coordinate technical requirements with Systems Engineering
Direct the development of technically acceptable solutions for incorporation into the design
Monitor changes in key technical products and facilitate timely resolution of issues
Identify and report technical risks to the Program Manager
Ensure sound systems engineering practices are followed throughout the project
Execute design strategies in alignment with Program Management, Chief Engineer, and senior leadership
Maintain awareness of product development and delivery, engaging to ensure on-time, high-quality deliverables
Communicate technical impacts of design changes to the team and stakeholders
Provide regular technical status updates to leadership, teammates, and clients
Represent Leidos Gibbs & Cox with industry organizations (SNAME, ASNE), ensuring we remain at the forefront of industry standards
Support marketing and business development efforts for new ship design programs, including concept design and technical proposal leadership
Mentor and develop future Ship Design Managers
Requirements
12+ years of experience in ship design and engineering
Working understanding of all aspects of Naval Architecture, Structures, Propulsion and Auxiliaries, Electrical, and Mission Systems
Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE) or higher
Professional Engineering (PE) License
Proven experience leading complex ship design projects or engineering organizations (5+ years)
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