Leidos - Arlington, VA
posted 2 months ago
Join DLBA Naval Architects, a division of Gibbs & Cox, Inc., now a part of Leidos, the foremost independent firm specializing in naval architecture, marine engineering, and design across the nation. We're seeking a Technical Program Manager to bolster our team based in Chesapeake, VA. The ideal candidate will bring shipyard or design experience, guiding our team through challenging, high-paced projects. With several intricate design opportunities on the horizon, we require a skilled navigator to steer us through these ventures. Our team finds inspiration in a myriad of projects, from crafting powerful sportfish boats to tackling unconventional challenges for esteemed clients like DARPA. We thrive on continuous growth, fueled by engaging work and a steady stream of diverse, demanding projects. DLBA offers the chance to collaborate with a group lauded for its technical prowess in the small craft industry, all while maintaining the close-knit atmosphere of a smaller enterprise, backed by the stability of a larger organization. The ideal candidate is an experienced Naval Architect or Marine Engineer with extensive design experience and in-depth knowledge of the design process, specifically related to high speed and small craft. The candidate will be able to provide technical knowledge to interdisciplinary teams supporting complex design projects from the concept design phase through to detailed design for production. With minimal supervision, develop technical specifications, analysis reports, calculations, and develop designs to meet Specifications and regulatory body requirements (ABS/RINA/LR/ISO/USCG). Will be responsible for coaching, reviewing and delegating work. Capable of developing status reports, technical reports, documentation, and high level briefings. Perform quality assurance reviews of products such as analyses, calculations and drawings. The candidate will be able to develop proposals, specifications, and cost estimates for G&G projects in response to requests received from clients. The candidate will be required to interface with the client and the design to control scope, budgets, and schedules.