Naval Architect

Naval Architect – Leidos Australia Apply for the Naval Architect role at Leidos Australia. Overview Gibbs & Cox Australia (GCA) provides world‑leading naval and marine engineering expertise for Australia’s maritime enterprise. Responsibilities Lead and contribute to ship design and build activities, ensuring compliance with naval engineering standards and project requirements. Apply knowledge of naval ship design principles, including general arrangement, outfit arrangement, survivability, and construction methods. Collaborate with senior stakeholders, decision makers, designers, and regulators to clearly articulate complex technical positions and resolve issues. Promote continuous professional development and share expertise within teams to strengthen Australian naval engineering capabilities. Qualifications Broad knowledge of naval ship design, including general arrangement, outfit arrangement, survivability characteristics and construction. Strong sense of urgency and commitment to meeting planned timelines. Skilled in engaging senior stakeholders, decision authorities, designers, and regulators, with the ability to clearly articulate complex issues. Proven ability to collaborate and coordinate work across diverse stakeholder groups with shared values and a common purpose. Passionate about the naval sector and professional development, with over three years’ experience in naval architecture and demonstrable expertise in ship design and build activities. Applicants must be Australian Citizens and hold an NV‑1 or greater security clearance. Next Steps To apply, follow the links on our Careers page or apply via our Careers portal. The recruitment process includes interviews and background checks. Applicants may need to meet ITAR requirements. Contact for support during the application process. Commitment to Non‑Discrimination 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. Equal Opportunity Statement Leidos Australia is an equal opportunities organisation and welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, veterans, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups. Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Government Administration and IT Services and IT Consulting #J-18808-Ljbffr