Laser Lethality & Vulnerability Systems Engineer

UIC Arctic Response Services, LLC; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead is seeking an experienced Laser Lethality & Vulnerability Analysis Engineer to join the Navy weapons integration and assessment efforts. You will work in the analytical engine room of laser lethality studies, connecting physics, engineering, and real‑world threat understanding to inform operational effectiveness.

This position requires full onsite work at Bowhead offices or Navy installations with no remote option.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or closely related technical discipline
• Proficiency with 3D modeling and geometry development
• Strong analytical foundation in mechanics, materials, thermodynamics, and system modeling
• Proficiency in programming and scripting for modeling, data analysis, and simulation automation
• Ability to work independently and with government personnel and cross-functional teams
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools for documentation
• Experience with FMEA, FALT, TVC products
• Experience developing Vulnerability Modules for HEL systems
• Experience conducting engagement analysis with modeling tools
• Familiarity with vulnerability/lethality analysis frameworks or DoD processes
• Experience supporting classified programs or secure facilities

Responsibilities

• Analyze how High Energy Laser weapons can defeat other systems using high‑fidelity models
• Analyze weapon engagement kill mechanisms and energy deposition
• Characterize vulnerabilities and model system geometries for lethality assessments
• Perform time‑to‑kill and probability of kill analyses
• Support Navy weapons integration and assessment efforts
• Conduct additional technical duties as assigned
• Work onsite at Bowhead facilities or Navy installations

Skills

3D modeling

Programming

FMEA

TVC

System modeling

Data analysis

Survivability analysis

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering or Physics

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Bowhead is seeking an experienced Laser Lethality & Vulnerability Analysis Engineer to join the Navy weapons integration and assessment efforts. You will work in the analytical engine room of laser lethality studies, connecting physics, engineering, and real‑world threat understanding to inform operational effectiveness.

This position requires full onsite work at Bowhead offices or Navy installations with no remote option.