System Engineer, Mid

UIC Government Services and the Bowhead Family of Companies

Dahlgren (VA)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 120,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plans

Paid time off

Short/long-term disability

Job summary

Bowhead seeks a Systems Engineer to support CPS platform integration of the Navy's weapon systems. You will contribute to interface development, MBSE model evaluations, and technical coordination across government and contractor teams. The role requires preparing ship integration plans, participating in design reviews, and documenting findings in formal reports.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
5+ years’ experience integrating weapons systems onto Navy platforms.
Experience evaluating mechanical/electrical/digital interfaces.
Experience with complex hardware integration projects.
Demonstrated ability to work independently on multidisciplinary engineering efforts.
Effective written and oral communication skills with teams.

Responsibilities

Develop sections of a ship integration plan for a missile system to be integrated on a Navy ship.
Evaluate interface information within MBSE models.
Review interface control documents and ship installation drawings.
Coordinate with Bowhead and E20 system engineering teams.
Document evaluations in reports and presentations.
Participate in technical reviews and engineering working groups.

Skills

MBSE model evaluation

Interface evaluation

Technical communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's or higher in engineering

Job description

Overview

Bowhead seeks a Systems Engineer in their support to the Navy's Weapons Systems Munitions Integration and Hypersonics division.

The CPS Platform Integration Engineer will support the integration of Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) weapon systems onto Navy platforms. The engineer will contribute technical expertise in platform integration, interface development, and engineering coordination to support system compatibility, integration planning, and technical execution.

Responsibilities

Develop sections of a ship integration plan for a missile weapon system to be integrated and fielded on a Navy ship.
Evaluate interface-related information within Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) models.
Evaluate weapon system-to-ship interface documents including interface requirement specification, interface control document, interface design description, ship installation drawings, and installation and test plans and procedures.
Manage evaluations of available ship interface-related objective quality evidence in support of technical reviews.
Ability to analyze technical requirements, support engineering integration activities, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
Ability to communicate technical information effectively in written and verbal formats.
Coordinate with Bowhead and E20 system engineering teams.
Document evaluations in reports and presentations.
Participate in technical reviews, design sessions, and engineering working groups with government and contractor personnel.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or higher degree in an engineering discipline or a related technical field.
5+ years’ experience in integrating weapons systems onto Navy platforms.
The successful candidate shall have experience evaluating mechanical/electrical/digital interfaces
Experience supporting engineering projects involving complex systems, hardware integration, or system interfaces.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and contribute to multidisciplinary engineering efforts.
Effective written and oral communication skills with teams.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience integrating weapon systems onto U.S. Navy platforms.
Strong background in interface development and system integration.
Experience with launchers, hypersonic systems, or weapons control systems.
Experience working with naval combat systems, platform interfaces, or related defense technologies.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to lift up 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:

Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. May begin work with an Interim Secret clearance. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location. Applicants with an In-Scope DoW Secret or Top Secret are preferred.

Targeted salary range is $110,000 to $120,000 annually based on qualifications and 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.

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 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. Collectively, 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.

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 .

Location : Location

US-VA-Dahlgren

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain

Secret

Minimum Clearance Required

N/A

Travel Requirement

10% - 25%

2026-26385