Junior Naval Architect - Leidos Gibbs & Cox Australia - Newcastle | Hybrid

About Leidos Australia

At Leidos Australia, our work goes beyond a job title. We design, build, operate and support the systems, services and capabilities that help protect and advance the Australian way of life.

Backed by a global organisation of more than 40,000 people, our Australian team of around 2,000 has partnered with government, defence and national security customers for more than 30 years. We deliver mission-critical solutions where reliability, trust and purpose matter.

Leidos is a destination for people who want their work to have purpose, their contribution to be recognised, and their career to grow without needing to fit a single mould. Meaningful work is supported by benefits, flexibility and career pathways that help you grow while balancing life outside work. This includes:

• Tailor work to your life with options including Life Days (up to 12 extra days off per year)

• Opportunities to work across programs, domains and emerging technologies

• Work alongside industry-leading naval architecture and marine engineering specialists on nationally significant maritime and Defence programs

About the Team

You’ll join a team where people work with integrity, inclusion, innovation, agility, collaboration and commitment. In practice, that means sharing ownership, solving complex problems together and staying connected to the customer context, the purpose behind the work and how each role contributes to meaningful outcomes.

At Leidos Gibbs & Cox Australia, we provide world-leading naval and marine engineering expertise in support of Australia's maritime enterprise. Through our highly skilled team of naval architects, engineers and maritime specialists, we support major Australian naval programs and emerging maritime technologies across ship design, engineering, systems integration, acquisition and sustainment.

Leveraging nearly a century of naval design excellence and access to Gibbs & Cox's global network of specialists, we help deliver complex maritime projects that strengthen Australia's sovereign shipbuilding, naval design and maritime capability.

The Opportunity

As a Junior Naval Architect, you will contribute to a critical marine design project, applying your skills and developing your expertise as part of the Gibbs & Cox team while delivering outcomes that matter.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assist with the design and analysis of marine vessels and structures, including stability assessments and technical calculations.

• Develop and maintain 3D models and engineering drawings using software such as Rhino, AutoCAD and Maxsurf.

• Support the naval architecture team by preparing technical reports, design documentation and project deliverables.

• Assist with requirements development, specification writing and systems engineering activities, including the refinement and traceability of design requirements.

About You

We are looking for someone who brings judgement, curiosity and a collaborative approach to work that matters.

Essential for this role:

• 1 – 3 years of Naval Architecture experience

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Stability analysis skills (including Maxsurf suite)

• Rhino modelling

• AutoCAD drawing skills

Advantageous, but not essential:

• Interest in and talent for developing a CFD capability an advantage

• Other engineering skills

This role requires the successful applicant to be an Australian citizen and hold, or be eligible to obtain a NV1 security clearance.

If this role interests you, we encourage you to apply. We value different experiences and are interested in the capability and potential you could bring.

What to Expect When You Apply

Our hiring process is designed to be straightforward, respectful and easy to navigate. If your skills, experience and qualifications look aligned with the role, our Talent Acquisition team will contact you to discuss the next stage. You can expect:

• An initial conversation with our Talent Acquisition team

• An interview with the hiring manager or interview panel

• Any role-specific assessment, technical discussion or customer step required for the position

We’ll let you know what to expect before each stage, including who you’ll meet and how to prepare. If you need any adjustments or support during the process, please let us know.

Ready to explore what’s possible?

If this sounds like a role where you can make an impact and continue to grow, we’d like to hear from you. Please apply via the “Apply Now” button with your resume.

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