Onsite Field Engineer - Integrated Engagement Systems

UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead seeks an Integrated Engagement Systems Field Engineer for on-site work at NSWCDD, Dahlgren, VA. The role supports the Government Technical Lead with hands-on mechanical, electrical, and test activities to meet project milestones.

The position requires five years of experience with sensors and test equipment, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to work independently or with a team in a fast-paced, highly secure environment.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience operating, troubleshooting, and repairing electronic, optical, electromagnetic sensors and related test equipment.
• Experience setting up and conducting laboratory and field tests.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site technical support to the Government Technical Lead and execute a broad range of operational, mechanical, and system-level tasks.
• Perform hands-on mechanical work including machining, fabrication, equipment repair, and component assembly to meet project specs.
• Support installation, setup, alignment, and integration of project hardware and test systems for readiness during operational and testing phases.
• Manage testing phases, prepare environments, operate equipment, record data, troubleshoot issues, and ensure on-site material availability to prevent delays.
• Maintain flexible day-to-day operations and assist the Technical Lead and project team as needed.

Skills

Hands-on machining

Mechanical troubleshooting

MS Office

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Test equipment

Measuring instruments

Job description

Bowhead seeks an Integrated Engagement Systems Field Engineer for on-site work at NSWCDD, Dahlgren, VA. The role supports the Government Technical Lead with hands-on mechanical, electrical, and test activities to meet project milestones.

The position requires five years of experience with sensors and test equipment, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to work independently or with a team in a fast-paced, highly secure environment.