Junior Engineer – Defense and Security Assistance

bowheadcareers-uicalaska; Aberdeen (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead is seeking a motivated Junior Engineer to join our team supporting C5ISR systems for international partners through the Foreign Military Sales program at APG, MD. You will work with government agencies and industry leaders to deliver technology solutions that enhance global security and military readiness.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and 2–5+ years of engineering experience, strong communication, and the ability to work independently and with teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.
• 2–5+ years of engineering experience.
• Strong communication skills and eagerness to learn.
• Proactive attitude with ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering and analysis of FMS country requirements.
• Analyze contract deliverables for FMS programs including system documents and manuals.
• Vet release of FMS equipment per Security Assistance Manual.
• Conduct market research and analyze results.
• Coordinate with diverse technical teams and vendors for Security Assistance requirements.
• Apply knowledge of C5ISR systems (CNR, Sensors, SMART-T, Night Vision, IEW, satellites).
• Develop Acquisition Requirements Packages (ARP) for IDIQ contracts.
• Support documentation like J&A, sole source awards, and other actions.
• Participate in witnessing test and acceptance events.
• Travel up to 10% (OCONUS).

Skills

Strong communication skills

Proactive attitude

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

JUNIOR ENGINEER (SAMD):

Bowhead is seeking a motivated Junior Engineer to join our dynamic team providing critical support for C5ISR (Command, Control, Computers, Communications, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) systems to our international partners through the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program located at APG, MD. As a Junior Engineer, you will work side-by-side with experienced professionals, government agencies, and defense industry leaders to deliver technology solutions around the world. You will play a key role in shaping global security by supporting military readiness and capability enhancement for allied nations.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering and analysis of FMS country requirements.


• Analyze contract technical deliverables for adequacy and completeness for FMS programs, including system design documents, test plan and report documentation, operator and maintenance technical manuals, training documentation and materials.


• Vet release of FMS country requested equipment in accordance with Chapter 3 of the Security Assistance Management Manual.


• Conduct market research and analyze market research results.


• Converse with a wide range of technical skill sets in supporting Security Assistance requirements for Country, Office of Security, DSCA/USASAC and vendors/industry partners.


• Apply technical knowledge of C5ISR systems such as Combat Net Radio (CNR), Sensors (Firefinder Radars), SMART-T (COM), Night Vision, Intelligence, Electronic Warfare (IEW) and satellites


• Assess configuration management of assigned equipment.


• Developing, for Government review and approval, Acquisition Requirements Packages (ARP) for definite and Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts. ARPs include, at a minimum: Statements of Work or Performance Work Statement, System Requirements Documents, Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE), Source Selection Evaluation Plans (SSEPs), Quality Assurance Support Plans (QASP), OPSEC Cover Sheets.


• Performing FMS case technical evaluations for Government approval and assessing technical requirements in accordance with Chapter 5.1.7.1.2 of the Security Assistance Management Manual.


• Advise Source Selection Evaluation Boards (SSEBs) in accordance with Chapter 6.3 of the Security Assistance Management Manual.


• Program briefs to organizations and customers utilizing Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.


• Assist the Government in preparing the following types of documents, which are not all-inclusive:
  
  
  
  • Justification and Approval (J&A) and Memo in Lieu of J&A
  
  
  • Country directed sole source awards
  
  
  • Undefined Contract Actions
  
  
  • Urgency Statements
  
  
  • Engineering Change Proposals
  
  
  • Contract modifications
  
  
  
  


• Conduct and participate in witnessing test and acceptance events


• Other duties as assigned.


• Travel, including OCONUS, up to 10%.


• This is a Junior-level position, and the candidate will be provided with the necessary training to support the above-mentioned duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering technical discipline Required.


• 2 - 5+ years of Engineering experience.


• Strong communication skills and an eagerness to learn.


• A proactive attitude with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Nice to have:

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  • Previous experience supporting the U.S. Army, Department of Defense (DoD) highly desired.
  
  
  • Familiarity with a wide variety of military equipment.
  
  
  • Experience with technical writing and training.
  
  
  • Organizational skills with an ability to balance attention to detail with strategic thinking.
  
  
  • An inquisitive mindset — someone who loves to ask the right questions and solve complex problems.
  
  
  
  

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds


• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time


• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

Target salary range is $85,000 to $110,000; commensurate with experience.

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must currently hold a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.

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