Associate Ocean Engineer

review proposed engineering change documents, test plans, and test reports.

Basic Qualifications.

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.

• Proficiency with the SolidWorks software suite.

• Must be detail oriented.

• Must work well with others and be able to communicate and understand verbal and written instructions.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products such as Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

• Strong problem solving and organizational skills, along with excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Perform tasks to completion semi-independently after receiving technical direction, be able to suggest solutions to technical problems, and serve on a design review team.

• Some hands-on experience using machine shop tools and wood working shop tools (i.e. drills, saws, grinder, router, sander, sandblaster, ratchets, wrenches, etc.)

• US Citizenship and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.

• Average physical mobility to move around an office and production environment and the ability to lift 50 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications.

• Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA).

• Experience with finite element analysis for structural and thermal simulations.

• Experience working in an ISO manufacturing environment.

• Experience with composites.

• Experience with welding.

• Prior experience working on at-sea vessels.

• Prior experience with designing for a maritime environment.

• Ability and willingness to travel outside the local area 1-10 times a year.

• Hands-on experience working with electro-mechanical assemblies.

• Be self-motivated with the desire to learn and perform diverse work.

• 2-4 years of prior relevant experience or master's degree in ocean engineering or equivalent with less than 2 years of prior relevant experience.

• Prior experience with unmanned maritime vehicles and associated sensors, underwater cables/connectors, launch and recovery subsystems, and acoustic sensors.

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:
August 25, 2025
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.

Pay Range:
Pay Range $55,250.00 - $99,875.00

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.