Sensor Systems Engineering and Technical Support (SSETS) Landing Page

UIC Arctic Response Services, LLC; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UIC Arctic Response Services, LLC is seeking qualified individuals for an engineering position in Dahlgren, Virginia. The role involves providing technical support for various sensor systems in areas such as requirements development and systems engineering.

Applicants must have a relevant bachelor's degree and experience with AN/SPY systems. This position requires on-site work only, and candidates must hold a Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an ABET-accredited engineering school.
• Experience in AN/SPY-1 or AN/SPY-6 systems.
• Basic skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering and technical support to NSWCDD.
• Work in requirements development, systems engineering, analysis, modeling.
• Conduct hardware design, signal processing, test and evaluation.

Skills

Experience with AN/SPY-1 or AN/SPY-6

AEGIS experience

Basic skills in Microsoft Office

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to communicate effectively

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accredited engineering field

Master’s degree in relevant field (if applicable)

Ph.D degree in relevant field (if applicable)

Job description

Overview

Sensor Systems Engineering and Technical Support (SSETS) Landing Page (SSETS-2026-24773):

Bowhead is seeking to network with individuals to join our team for newly awarded contract effort to provide engineering and technical support services to support NSWCDD at the warfare center, test facilities, Contractor facilities, and in the field. This support shall be provided in the general Sensor Work Areas of: Requirements Development, Systems Engineering, Analysis, Modeling, Hardware Design, Signal Processing, Sensor Operation, Test and Evaluation, Sensor Certification, and Sensor Requirement Verification.

This position does not allow for telecommuting and all work will be performed on-site in Dahlgren, VA.

Responsibilities

List of open positions:

• Aegis/Spy Certification Lead Engineer
• Aegis/Spy RADAR Engineer
• Combat Systems RADAR Engineer/Scientist
• Journeyman Engineer/Scientist
• Production G/ATOR Engineer
• RADAR Modeling and Simulation Engineer
• RADAR Systems Engineer
• RADAR Systems Spectrum Engineer
• System Testing Engineer/Scientist

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) as a professional engineering curriculum in one of the following fields: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineer, Electronics Engineering.
  • or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following fields of study: Mathematics, Computer Science, or Physics.
  • or Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following fields of study: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineer, Electronics Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or Physics.
  • or Ph.D degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following fields of study: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineer, Electronics Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or Physics.
• Experience with either or both of: AN/SPY-1, AN/SPY-6
• AEGIS experience required
• Basic level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 10 to 25 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

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