Gibbs & Cox Naval Architects and Marine Engineers

09/09/2022

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of our Former President and Chief Executive of Gibbs & Cox, Christopher Deegan’s passing. Chris joined Gibbs & Cox as the Vice President of Engineering in 2013 after an outstanding career as a Navy civilian program manager and Senior Executive Service leader. Chris led Gibbs & Cox through a transformative period of growth and diversification culminating with our acquisition by Leidos. He was a great leader, friend, and mentor to everyone he worked with.

06/30/2022

G&C's Arlington and DC offices participated in a Corporate Fun Run 5K last night in Arlington, VA. Congratulations to all the team members that came out and participated in a fun race!

06/07/2022

Late last month, Gibbs & Cox was honored to be a part of the commissioning of the U.S. Navy’s newest littoral combat ship, the USS MINNEAPOLIS–SAINT PAUL (LCS 21) in Duluth, Minnesota. As the design agent for the Lockheed Martin team FREEDOM class variant, Gibbs & Cox has supported every phase of the LCS Class FREEDOM variant ships for almost 20 years, from early phase concept through in-service support, and we are proud to see her join the fast, agile, and mission focused fleet as she begins her service with the U.S. Navy.

Image credit: Pat Dolan, Minnesota Navy League

05/25/2022

This month’s employee spotlight is Jessica Palmer!

Jessica began her career at Gibbs & Cox in early 2022 as a Senior Electrical Engineer. Before joining G&C, she gained valuable experience developing and maintaining real-time simulations of nuclear submarines, developing test procedures and troubleshooting nuclear power plant equipment, as well as serving as an electrical engineer on projects including T-ARC and T-AGOS. Jess attended the University at Albany and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to obtain her 3+2 Physics/Electrical Engineering Degree in 2016; a 5-year program where the first 3 years are focused on physics and the next 2 years are focused on engineering. Currently residing in her home state of New York, she enjoys a variety of craft skills and doing home projects.

We are excited to have Jessica on our team!

05/12/2022

DLBA-designed M/Y VALYRA stole attention at this year’s Palm Beach International Boat Show! Even though it’s almost been a decade since she was launched, we are exceedingly proud of the workmanship and performance of this carbon-fiber build, which is easily capable of 50 knots.

PBIBS was full of surprises – and the iconic 26m Valyra was one of them. Onboard the lightning-fast custom built yacht by Hodgdon.

04/29/2022

This Month’s employee spotlight is Matt Lieb!

Matt joined Gibbs and Cox as a Mechanical Engineer in 2022 and has been a valuable member of our team assisting with the piping systems on some of our newest programs. As a graduate from Lehigh University, Matt enjoys working on complex ship systems and enhancing efficiency. Matt brings two years of ship-design experience to the G&C team and has created 2D drawings, 3D models, and calculations for projects including an ice-breaking vessel, a patrol boat, and an army support vessel. While not engineering, Matt enjoys spending time outdoors, hanging out with friends, and exploring Washington DC.

We are thrilled to have Matt on our team!

04/21/2022

Over the last two years, we have had to learn to cope and adjust to the various obstacles thrown our way. For many, this meant turning our homes into offices. During this period, technology has helped to keep us connected and allowed for virtual collaboration. While far from perfect, this type of engagement has unlocked new potential for how we conduct business. The last two years have looked a little different for operators on the oceans, and they have also experienced interesting new developments in how they work. Offshore oil and gas (O&G), commercial shipping, fishing, and even naval circles struggled with workforce shortages and the availability of trained crew. Finding healthy and qualified personnel became paramount to business continuity efforts, and operators have turned to new sources to fill these gaps. Follow the link to learn more about how unmanned vessels and normally unattended facilities could prove to be the best defense against future labor shortages.

Helping Maritime Professionals Make Informed Decisions

04/01/2022

The 2022 Sea Air Space Expo is kicking off next week, from April 4-6, with three full days of educational sessions, important policy discussions, and a dynamic exhibit hall. We would like to invite you to visit Gibbs & Cox in the Leidos booth, located at #737!

03/18/2022

This month’s employee spotlight is Marita McKain!

Marita began her career at Gibbs & Cox in 2021 as a Human Resource Admin Assistant, bringing 13 years of experience and a background in government onboarding, performance and talent management, background investigation, and compliance management. Currently, she is pursuing her bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management. Since falling in love with Human Resources in 2009, she has focused on mastering her role. Outside of work, she loves to craft, plan events, sing, and read as well as spend time with her three beautiful daughters.

03/03/2022

Gibbs & Cox, awarded contract by U.S. Navy for Surface Combatant Ship Design Engineering!

(Reston, Va.) March 3, 2022 – Gibbs & Cox, a wholly owned subsidiary of Leidos has been awarded a contract to provide Surface Combatant Ship Design Engineering Services in support of Future Surface Combatant Programs by the U.S. Navy. The award has a potential value of $318,742,913 with performanc...

02/15/2022

Gibbs & Cox takes on CVN 78 USS Gerald R. Ford Shock Trials.

This past summer, after nearly two years of planning, budgeting, and extensive collaboration, a team of Gibbs & Cox engineers traveled to Norfolk, Virginia, and Jacksonville (JAX) Range Complex for several months to support the Full Ship Shock Trials (FSST) of the nuclear aircraft carrier, CVN 78 USS Gerald R. Ford (GRF) in support of Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD).

This past summer, after nearly two years of planning, budgeting, and extensive collaboration, a team of Gibbs & Cox engineers traveled to Norfolk, Virginia, and Jacksonville (JAX) Range Complex for several months to support the Full Ship Shock Trials (FSST) of the nuclear aircraft carrier, CVN 78 US...

02/01/2022

Gibbs & Cox is hiring! Follow the link to apply today! https://www.gibbscox.com/careers/open-positions/