Onsite Integrated Engagement Systems Field Engineer

UIC; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead seeks an Integrated Engagement Systems Field Engineer at NSWCDD, Dahlgren VA, to serve as a versatile core contributor under the Government Technical Lead. This on-site role involves mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation support directly on-location to meet milestones and ensure project success.

The position requires five years of sensors and test equipment experience, hands-on machining and fabrication skills, and strong MS Office proficiency.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of experience in operation, troubleshooting, and repair of electronic, optical, electromagnetic sensors and supporting instrumentation and electrical/electronic test equipment.
• Experience in setting up and conducting laboratory and field tests.
• Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite — Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Provides onsite technical support to the Government Technical Lead, executing a broad range of operational, mechanical and system-level tasks.
• Performs hands-on mechanical work including machining, fabrication, equipment repair, and hardware adjustments to meet project specs.
• Supports installation, setup, alignment, and integration of project hardware, instrumentation, and test systems for readiness in operations and testing.
• Manages testing phases: prepares test environments, operates equipment, records data, and troubleshoots issues during live tests.
• Oversees sourcing and procurement of tools, materials, and items to ensure components are on-site when needed.

Skills

Sensor testing

Field testing procedures

MS Office proficiency

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Machining

Equipment repair

Fabrication

Job description

Bowhead seeks an Integrated Engagement Systems Field Engineer at NSWCDD, Dahlgren VA, to serve as a versatile core contributor under the Government Technical Lead. This on-site role involves mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation support directly on-location to meet milestones and ensure project success.

The position requires five years of sensors and test equipment experience, hands-on machining and fabrication skills, and strong MS Office proficiency.