Marine Engineer (Systems Safety)
Leidos
Gibbs & Cox, a Leidos subsidiary, has been at the helm of naval architecture and marine engineering since 1929. With nearly 7,000 vessels and 24 combatant classes built to our designs, we don’t just design ships—we design history. Our mission is to help solve today’s toughest maritime challenges with innovation, precision, and integrity.
Now, we’re looking for a Marine Engineer ready to chart a new course as a Systems Safety Engineer. Whether you’re passionate about ship design, systems integration, or keeping our nation’s fleets safe, this role gives you the opportunity to make a direct impact while working with some of the brightest minds in naval engineering.
This is a full-time role with remote flexibility—perfect for someone who thrives on challenging, meaningful work while enjoying a strong work-life balance.
What You’ll Do
You’ll be at the heart of ship design and acquisition, ensuring safety is built in from day one. In this role, you will:
Define and validate system safety requirements across ship design, integration, and acquisition programs.
Identify hazards and drive solutions to reduce risk—keeping sailors, ships, and missions safe.
Conduct hands-on system safety reviews of designs, prototypes, and production systems.
Perform hazard analyses to ensure risks are understood, mitigated, and documented.
Collaborate in cross-functional safety working groups, providing technical expertise to ensure customer needs are met.
Support shipboard ordnance integration and handling by reviewing engineering changes, assessing hazards, and preparing documentation for safety review boards.
Contribute to cutting-edge research and studies, developing plans, testing systems, analyzing data, and reporting findings.
Provide technical and administrative support including documentation, data compilation, and technical writing.
What You Bring
BS in Engineering, Naval Architecture, or related discipline
4+ years of marine engineering experience with naval or commercial ships
Knowledge of ship design specifications and classification standards (ABS)
Proficiency in AutoCAD (or similar design tools) and MS Office Suite
Strong communication skills and experience supporting technical meetings
U.S. Citizenship with an active or obtainable Secret Clearance
Preferred Extras
Experience with software development/engineering
Background in US Navy, US Coast Guard, or DOD maritime systems
Familiarity with DoD/DON acquisition processes
Knowledge of system safety standards like MIL-STD-882E and techniques such as FMEA, FTA, or HAZOP
Understanding of explosives safety requirements and environmental compliance (NEPA, E.O. 12114)
Ability to meet NAVSEA System Safety Engineering Policy requirements within 24 months
Why Join Us?
At Gibbs & Cox, you won’t just have a job—you’ll have a mission. You’ll work on projects that directly contribute to the safety, effectiveness, and innovation of the U.S. Navy and allied fleets worldwide. You’ll be trained in Systems Safety Engineering, opening doors to career advancement and specialized expertise. And you’ll do it all in a supportive environment that values your skills and invests in your growth.
If you’re ready to bring your marine engineering experience into a role that blends innovation, impact, and professional development, we want to hear from you.
If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting:
September 23, 2025For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $72,150.00 - $130,425.00The 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.