C5ISR Engineer

Bowhead•Aberdeen, MD

1d•$110,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Bowhead is seeking a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Engineer to support the Security Assistance Management Directorate (SAMD) effort in APG, Maryland. The role provides C5ISR (Command, Control, Computers, Communications, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) weapon-system support and assists with the FMS case process for the SAMD directorate. The Engineer supports systems engineering, technical assessments, acquisition documentation, contract deliverables, and equipment release decisions for FMS programs, while coordinating with government organizations, customers, vendors, and industry partners. The position requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field, at least 10 years of relevant experience, FMS experience, and a current Secret security clearance. The candidate must be a U.S. citizen for clearance purposes at this location and be willing to travel, including internationally. The role has physical requirements that include lifting up to 50 pounds, prolonged standing and walking, and periodically twisting, bending, and squatting. The stated target salary range is $110,000–$150,000, commensurate with experience.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
10 or more years of relevant experience.
Familiarity with multiple C5ISR technologies, such as radios, communications equipment, night vision devices, IT equipment, generators, sensors, and satellites.
Foreign Military Sales experience.
Experience writing technical documentation, including ARPs, SOW/PWS documents, IGCEs, acquisition plans, J&As, technical evaluations, and MTCR memos.
Formalized training completed in the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR).
Ability to prepare and brief senior management.
Effective communication with internal and external customers, high-ranking government officials, and a wide range of groups.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage both details and broader objectives.
Ability to clarify and specify customer requirements to develop SOW/PWS documentation.
Ability to work independently under general guidelines or objectives while supporting team goals.
Willingness to travel, including OCONUS.
Must currently hold a Secret-level security clearance.
Must be a U.S. citizen for Secret clearance at this location.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods.
Must be able to twist, bend, and squat periodically.

Responsibilities

Perform systems engineering and analysis of FMS country requirements.
Apply technical knowledge of C5ISR systems, including Combat Net Radio, Firefinder radar sensors, SMART-T communications, night vision, intelligence, electronic warfare, and satellites.
Assess configuration management of assigned equipment.
Analyze FMS program contract technical deliverables for adequacy and completeness, including system design documents, test plans and reports, operator and maintenance technical manuals, and training documentation and materials.
Vet release of FMS country-requested equipment in accordance with Chapter 3 of the Security Assistance Management Manual.
Conduct market research and analyze the results.
Develop Acquisition Requirements Packages for definite and IDIQ contracts for Government review and approval, including Statements of Work or Performance Work Statements, System Requirements Documents, CDRLs, IGCEs, SSEPs, QASPs, and OPSEC Cover Sheets.
Perform FMS case technical evaluations for Government approval and assess technical requirements in accordance with Chapter 5.1.7.1.2 of the Security Assistance Management Manual.
Advise Source Selection Evaluation Boards in accordance with Chapter 6.3 of the Security Assistance Management Manual.
Prepare program briefs for organizations and customers using Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
Assist the Government in preparing documents such as Justification and Approval documents and memos in lieu of J&A, country-directed sole-source awards, undefinitized contract actions, urgency statements, Engineering Change Proposals, and contract modifications.
Coordinate with a wide range of technical skill sets in support of Security Assistance requirements involving countries, the Office of Security, DSCA/USASAC, and vendors or industry partners.
Conduct and participate in witnessing test and acceptance events.
Perform other duties as assigned.