JR Mechanical Engineer / Weapon Systems Modeler

UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead Family of Companies is seeking a Mechanical Engineer / Weapon Systems Modeler to support the Navy’s munitions integration and hypersonics division. The role focuses on modeling targets, evaluating weapon-system effectiveness, and interfacing with design analysts and government personnel to determine overall system performance.

Responsibilities include developing target models and logic trees, performing Monte Carlo simulations, and producing documentation with configuration-management

Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering, science, or technical field.
• Naval Weapons Systems development experience preferred.
• MATLAB, Python and SOLIDWORKS experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define threat systems, understand subsystems, and develop a Target Geometric Model and Fail Analysis Logic Trees.
• Assess weapon-target encounters to determine probability of kill or system effectiveness using Monte Carlo simulations.
• Prepare documentation and support configuration management guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or technical discipline

Tools

MATLAB

Python

SOLIDWORKS

MS Office

Job description

Mechanical Engineer / Weapon Systems Modeler (DETO-2026-25747)

Bowhead seeks new team members in their support to the Navy’s Weapons Systems Munitions Integration and Hypersonics division. Bowhead seeks analysts to perform Target Vulnerability characterizations and Weapon System effectiveness analyses. The position will interface with weapons design analysts, other subject matter experts, and technical personnel to model targets and analyze the effects of weapon systems against them.

Responsibilities

• Define threat systems, understand their subsystems (e.g., propulsion, fire control, etc.) and then develop a Target Geometric Model and associated Fail Analysis Logic Trees.
• Combine the Target Vulnerability models and weapon characterizations to assess encounters between a weapon and target with the goal of determining the overall probability of kill (Pk) or system effectiveness based upon delivery accuracy. These analyses are generally performed using a Monte Carlo simulation and are performed in support of weapons system acquisition, service procurement, and employment.
• Prepare documentation and support configuration management guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline. Concentrations in the following academic areas would be of benefit: Vector calculus, statistics, statics, mechanics (3-Degrees of Freedom), dynamics (6-Degrees of Freedom), and Strength of Materials.
• Experience in Naval Weapons Systems development preferred.
• Experience with Matlab, Python scripting, and SOLIDWORKS are a plus.
• Ability to work independently and interface professionally with other government agencies, contractors, military personnel.
• Ability to define task details, estimates, and schedules using Microsoft Office products (e.g. Excel, Project, PowerPoint, and Word).

Security Clearance Requirements

Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time.
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically.