System Engineer, Mid

UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead seeks a Systems Engineer to support the Navy's Weapons Systems Munitions Integration and Hypersonics division in Dahlgren, VA. The role focuses on deployment planning, environments, and collaboration with government customers.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's and 5+ years' experience in systems engineering, strong analytical abilities, and the capacity to present findings. Eligible for a Secret clearance; target salary range is $110,000–$120,000 per year; on-site in Virginia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in an engineering discipline or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Engineering background in systems engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Ability to analyze technical information, assess system performance, postulate innovate threat mitigation methods, and support risk-based engineering assessments.
• Strong written and oral communication skills sufficient to present technical findings and recommendations.
• Ability to collaborate with technical teams and engage with government customers and other stakeholders.
• Experience supporting systems engineering, technical analysis, system performance assessments, or engineering risk evaluations.
• Ability to evaluate complex technical problems and develop defensible, evidence-based recommendations.
• Experience preparing technical documentation, briefings, and recommendations for technical or program leadership.

Responsibilities

• Plan for deployment, setup, and operational readiness of the new CPS LBTS.
• Develop a path from empty space to an operational hardware and software testing environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Systems engineering

Threat analysis

Risk assessments

Technical communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

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

• Plan for deployment, setup, and operational readiness of the new CPS LBTS.
• Develop a path from empty space to an operational hardware and software testing environment.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Bachelor’s or higher degree in an engineering discipline or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Engineering background in systems engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Ability to analyze technical information, assess system performance, postulate innovate threat mitigation methods, and support risk-based engineering assessments.
• Strong written and oral communication skills sufficient to present technical findings and recommendations.
• Ability to collaborate with technical teams and engage with government customers and other stakeholders.
• Experience supporting systems engineering, technical analysis, system performance assessments, or engineering risk evaluations.
• Ability to evaluate complex technical problems and develop defensible, evidence-based recommendations.
• Experience preparing technical documentation, briefings, and recommendations for technical or program leadership.

Desired Qualifications

• Strong background in mission engineering and mission-level system assessment.
• Experience conducting threat analysis, threat mitigation studies, or operational risk assessments.
• Experience evaluating weapon system capabilities, limitations, and potential employment approaches.
• Experience supporting customer engagements, technical reviews, and decision briefings.
• Experience translating complex engineering analyses into clear, actionable recommendations for government stakeholders.
• Familiarity with Navy weapon systems, advanced weapons, or related Department of Defense programs.

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.