Gibbs & Cox Naval Architects and Marine Engineers

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.

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!

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.

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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!

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.

Blast from the past: Pushing the envelope with 26m Valyra PBIBS was full of surprises – and the iconic 26m Valyra was one of them. Onboard the lightning-fast custom built yacht by Hodgdon.

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!

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.

Op-Ed: A sea change Helping Maritime Professionals Make Informed Decisions

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!

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.

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

Gibbs & Cox, awarded contract by U.S. Navy for Surface Combatant Ship Design Engineering - Gibbs & Cox, a Leidos Company (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...

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).

Gibbs & Cox takes on CVN 78 USS Gerald R. Ford Shock Trials - Gibbs & Cox, a Leidos Company 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...

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This month’s employee spotlight is Leighton Smith!

Leighton joined Gibbs & Cox in the beginning of 2021 as a Senior Principal Systems Engineer and Ship Design Manager supporting several of our newest and most advanced unmanned and autonomous projects. Originally from Wisconsin, Leighton graduated from the University School of Milwaukee and then later from Trinity College in Hartford, CT. Prior to joining G&C, Leighton served in the U.S. Air Force, having gone through Basic Training, Officer Training School, Undergraduate Pilot Training and Pilot Instructor Training. After his departure from the Air Force, he earned his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington and went on to be an assistant professor at the University of Central Florida and a senior systems engineer for several U.S. Government contracts. Outside of work, Leighton is a passionate baseball fan, an avid reader, and has authored eight books.

Leighton’s experiences have made him an incredible asset to our organization and to the development of innovative technology.

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Innovative / Effective / Reliable – Gibbs & Cox is a leader in developing advanced autonomous solutions for the U.S. Navy. Our company knowledge and processes, honed with over 90+ years of customer alignment, ensure that Gibbs & Cox designs meet customer requirements and are high quality and cost-effective. Follow the link below to learn more about our U.S. Navy Involvement.

Gibbs & Cox solves challenges across the entire spectrum of today’s marine industry, from concept development through production and in-service support. Come join us at the 34th Surface Navy Association
National Symposium on January 11th, along with experts and key members of the maritime industry, to discuss this year’s theme, Surface Warfare, and how the Surface Force is a critical element of national defense. With over 80+ exhibitors and 3,000+ attendees, this is one of the most influential opportunities in the defense community. Stop by our booth to discuss what we can do for you.

This month’s employee spotlight is Ed Kawas!

Since graduating from the University of New Orleans with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Ed has spent over 20 years working in all different facets of the maritime industry. From designing mechanical systems for dredges to drill ships and Floating Production Units (FPU) for an Oil and Gas Operator to working at shipyards supporting new marine construction projects, Ed brings a lot of valuable experience to our company. Since joining Gibbs & Cox as a Senior Principal Engineer, Ed has had the opportunity to work on several newly awarded Navy contracts and travel across the United States to provide onsite support. Ed has described his experience as “opening a new world of working on ship designs.” Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, playing a good round of golf, and watching soccer.

Gibbs & Cox is proud members of The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International AUVSI. Learn more about our involvement here: https://www.auvsi.org/members/member-spotlight-gibbs-cox

Member Spotlight: Gibbs & Cox Member Spotlight: Gibbs & Cox Gibbs & Cox, the world’s premier naval architecture and marine engineering firm, is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Leidos. Together, they are innovating on Sea Hunter’s proven technological foundation to bring trusted unmanned systems (UxS) solutions to new platfo...

This month’s employee spotlight is Lane Galbraith!

Lane joined the Gibbs & Cox Design Group in 2020 with over 30 years of experience in Piping, Machinery, Structural, and HVAC engineering design. He has held numerous Senior Lead Designer positions, worked for nine different shipyards, and served in the United States Navy as a Shop Foreman/2nd Class Petty Officer Machinist Repair at the Naval Station in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Currently, Lane is working on the USS Constellation (FFG-62) project, which will be the lead ship of the Constellation class of guided-missile frigates.

Outside of work, Lane and his wife enjoy traveling and venturing out to see new places and learn new things. Lane has been a longtime advocate for continued World Wide Marriage equality as well as Inclusion and Diversity in the workplace.

We are very grateful to have Lane as a member of our team!

On , we honor those who served to protect our nation.

The dedication and sacrifices our military service members and their families have made, and continue to make, are appreciated on this day, and every day. Follow the link to read the message from Roger Krone, CEO and Chairman of our parent company, Leidos.

Veterans Day On this Veterans Day, we honor all those who wore the uniform and served to protect our nation. The dedication and sacrifices that our military service members and their families have made, and continue to make, are appreciated on this day, and every day.

In order to provide the highest quality unmanned ship designs and autonomous systems, Gibbs & Cox ensures the needs of our clients and product quality are our highest priorities. We partner with innovative, cross-domain Artificial Intelligence solutions providers and reliable, proven shipyards who our clients can trust.

Follow the link to learn how Gibbs & Cox is advancing the potential of unmanned ship design.

The Gibbs & Cox Approach to Developing Autonomous and Unmanned Ship Designs our Clients Can Trust - Gibbs & Cox, a Leidos Company Meeting the needs of our clients and ensuring they receive the highest quality products are our top priorities. In order to provide the highest quality unmanned ship designs and autonomous systems, we partner with innovative, cross-domain Artificial Intelligence (AI) solution providers and reliable,...

This month’s employee spotlight is Colin Echols!

Colin joined Gibbs & Cox in January 2021 as the Systems Engineering Manager for the Combat and C4I Systems. He graduated from the US Naval Academy with a Bachelor of Science in Oceanography, the Naval Postgraduate School with a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, and the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire with a master’s in Business Administration. Colin retired from the U.S. Navy in 2016 following a 20-year career as a Surface Warfare Officer, Acquisition Professional, and an Engineering Duty Officer specializing in the US Navy’s Combat and Weapons Systems. Prior to joining G&C, Colin worked for BAE Systems supporting the NATO SEA SPARROW Project Office within PEO IWS. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, coaching high school sports, homebrewing beer, and playing golf.

We are thrilled to have Colin on our team!

Gibbs & Cox approaches ship design for commercial and non-military clients in the same manor that we do military ship designs – with our client in mind!

Our ship design process begins by establishing and understanding our client’s needs and then prioritizing their needs throughout every phase of the ship design process. We interact directly with our client from the start of a project and around the design spiral. Through our client’s vision, we are able to develop a design that meets their aesthetic style and functional objectives. Follow the link to learn more!

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How G&C Meets the Needs of our Client’s Non-Military & Commercial Ship Designs - Gibbs & Cox, a Leidos Company We begin our ship design process by understanding the needs of our clients, and these become our top priorities through every phase of the ship design process. We interact directly with you from the start of a project and around the design spiral. Through our client’s vision, we are able to develo...

Connecting with our partners and clients is one of our top priorities and is key to providing exceptional and comprehensive services. Meeting with current and future customers and partners face to face at annual trade shows is crucial to our learning about their evolving needs, enabling us to tailor our processes and services to best serve them. Follow the link to learn more about our trade show involvement and upcoming shows.

How Gibbs & Cox Marine Engineers Connect with Partners and Clients - Gibbs & Cox, a Leidos Company Gibbs & Cox naval architects and marine engineers are dedicated to providing exceptional and comprehensive service to all of our customers. Whether it is a virtual or in-person event, it is crucial for us to meet with our customers and learn about their evolving needs so that we can tailor our marin...

This month’s employee spotlight is Miles Williams!

Miles joined Gibbs & Cox in February of 2021 as a Principal Naval Architect, bringing with him 13 years of experience supporting the commercial maritime industry across multiple disciplines, including stability, motions and mooring analysis, structural engineering, and surveying. Outside of work, Miles enjoys woodworking and spending time with his wife at his family’s ranch.

We are thrilled to have Miles as a part of our team!

This Saturday marks 20 years since the tragic events of September 11, 2001. For many, the memories of that day have not faded with time.

Together, we share a commitment to making the world safer, and pause to remember the victims of and their loved ones, those we lost fighting terrorism, and those who continue to protect us to this day.

A message from the CEO of our parent company, Leidos https://lnkd.in/dVneCS9k

Remembering 9/11 This weekend will mark 20 years since the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001. For many, the memories of that day have not faded with time.

Gibbs & Cox is dedicated to providing quality service to our international clients, assisting in early-stage studies, design and contract development, and detailed design and production projects that include both new and conversion efforts. Since our earliest years we have provided our international clients with innovative naval architecture and marine engineering support for both naval and commercial programs. Visit the link below to learn more about our international presence.



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Gibbs & Cox Provides Quality Naval Architecture Services to International Clients - Gibbs & Cox, a Leidos Company Since our earliest years, Gibbs & Cox, a wholly owned subsidiary of Leidos, has provided our international clients with innovative naval architecture support for both naval and commercial applications. Our long-standing history and experience draw from the fact that many of our designs have lived pr...

This month’s employee spotlight is Elle Cox!

Elle joined Gibbs & Cox in 2019 as a Business Analyst and helps to support proposal efforts. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in International Affairs and German from Virginia Tech in 2019, and prior to joining G&C, held internships with General Dynamics and the US Department of State. Since joining G&C, Elle has contributed to our winning of several notable programs. Outside of the office, she enjoys spending time with friends, knitting socks, learning French, and perfecting her sourdough baking skills.

The USS Gerald R. Ford – CVN 78 Full Ship Shock Trials are now complete! Having the opportunity to support the event as the Hull, Mechanical, Damage Control, Structural and Trial Card System Leads was an incredible experience for the G&C team.

We are proud to across Canada and to continue our valuable ongoing partnerships. Visit the link to learn more about supporting Canadian shipbuilding efforts here: https://lnkd.in/gSg9rxM

For over 90 years, Gibbs & Cox has proudly supported military clients in the U.S. and internationally with all phases of marine design, construction, and lifecycle management. With proven expertise in autonomy, ship design, and multi-domain maritime solutions, we are helping the Navy conceive, prepare, and protect the fleet of the future.

We would like to invite you to visit us at Sea Air Space from August 2-4 at booth 1347!

To learn more about our range of capabilities and how the newly integrated Gibbs & Cox and Leidos team is delivering proven solutions for tomorrow’s Navy, visit the link below!

https://www.leidos.com/insights/leidos-showcase-innovative-solutions-and-capabilities-sea-air-space-2021