Mechanical Engineer

UIC Government Services and the Bowhead Family of Companies; Indian Head (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

UIC Government Services and the Bowhead Family of Companies seeks a Mechanical Engineer (AT) to support manufacturing projects on-site in Indian Head, MD. The role combines hands-on mechanical work with maintenance of equipment, requiring strong CAD skills and experience with GD&T and FEA.

You will work across multi-disciplinary teams, develop test plans and technical reports, and interface with government personnel. A Secret clearance is required; relocation/support may be provided as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in mechanical engineering.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD tools (Creo, SolidWorks).
• Experience with engineering drawings including GD&T and design for manufacturing.
• Strong problem-solving and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
• Excellent communication and technical writing skills.
• Familiarity with MIL-STD, ASTM, ISO standards.
• Experience with finite element analysis (FEA).

Responsibilities

• Provide highly technical expertise to solve complex engineering problems.
• Perform all phases of hardware design, development, integration, and analysis.
• Plan and conduct feasibility studies for design improvements and advanced technologies.
• Develop standards and guidelines for tasks performed.
• Interface with government personnel.

Skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Technical writing

Communication

FEA

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

GD&T

DFM

Job description

Overview

MECHANICAL ENGINEER (AT):

The Mechanical Engineer position is responsible for supporting manufacturing projects. This position combines hands‑on technical work and maintenance of equipment and supplies. The ideal candidate has a strong mechanical aptitude, familiarity with engineering drawings and quality assurance techniques, organizational skills, in depth experience with precision machining operations, and the ability to work in a fast‑paced environment. The position is 100% on site in Indian Head, MD.

Responsibilities

• Provide highly technical expertise and guidance in solving complex engineering problems
• Perform in all phases of hardware design, development, integration/implementation, and analysis
• Plan and conduct engineering feasibility studies for the design improvement modifications and implementation of advanced technologies
• Develop standards and guidelines for tasks being performed
• Interface with government personnel

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in mechanical engineering or related field
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience.
• Proven ability to independently drive tasks and projects from concept to production.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD tools (e.g., Creo, SolidWorks)
• Experience with engineering drawings including GD&T, and design for manufacturing.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work across multi‑disciplinary teams
• Demonstrated experience developing, testing, and producing components and systems.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset to work effectively across interdisciplinary teams.
• Technical writing skills, with experience authoring test plans, procedures, and detailed technical reports.
• Familiarity with researching and applying relevant military and commercial specifications and standards (e.g., MIL-STD, ASTM, ISO)
• Conceptual and/or practical experience with finite element analysis (FEA) methods to support mechanical design and evaluation
• In the office up to 5 days per week as required with option for situational telework.

Physical Demand:

• Frequent walking, standing, and moving between workstations in the machine shop environment.
• Ability to lift and move materials or parts weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Regular exposure to noise, dust, and vibrations typical of a machine shop.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required, including safety glasses, gloves, and hearing protection.
• Occasional bending, kneeling, and reaching to access materials or equipment.

Target salary range is between $110,000 - $135,000 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 be able to maintain a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.

Applicants may be subject to a pre‑employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC’s Non‑DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre‑employment criminal background history check. All post‑secondary education listed on the applicant’s resume/application may be subject to verification.

Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in‑house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.

UIC is an equal opportunity employer. Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status EOE/D/V. Pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and subject to other state and federal requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity posters here .

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collective, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi‑million‑dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long‑term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full‑time employees. Eligible part‑time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.

ID 2025-22904

Category Engineering

Location : Location US-MD-Indian Head

Min USD $110,000.00/Yr.

Max USD $135,000.00/Yr.

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain Secret

Minimum Clearance Required Secret

Travel Requirement Less than 10%