International Field Artillery Tactical Data System (IFATDS) Engineer

Bowhead•Aberdeen, MD

About The Position

Bowhead seeks an IFATDS Engineer to support the U.S. Government Quality Assurance Team (QAT) for the International Field Artillery Tactical Data System (IFATDS). This role provides technical, engineering, and quality assurance expertise to ensure Partner Nation systems meet all contractual, operational, and interoperability requirements. The Engineer will support system demonstrations, conduct materiel inspections, validate compliance with Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOAs), and contribute to integration planning across multiple stakeholders, including industry partners and Partner Nations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field.
Master’s level degree and 10+ years of professional experience in a related field.
Experience supporting DoD, FMS, or international defense programs.
Subject matter expertise in IFATDS
Ability to travel internationally as required.
Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate across U.S. Government, industry, and Partner Nation stakeholders.
Ability to work independently in fast‑paced, mission‑driven environments.
Must currently hold a security clearance at the Secret level.
US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.

Responsibilities

Support and help conduct demonstrations of IFATDS system functionality for Partner Nations and U.S. Government stakeholders.
Perform physical, operational, and functional quality checks on delivered equipment to ensure compliance with all required standards.
Provide technical guidance during de‑processing, reassembly, and preparation of systems for operational use.
Assist with required pre‑operational tests, checks, and validation activities.
Help identify technical or operational issues and coordinate resolution with the QAT, industry, and Partner Nation personnel.
Verify that all materiel delivered under IFATDS cases complies with LOA terms, technical specifications, and acceptance criteria.
Support the QAT in preparing and validating documentation required for case close‑out.
Conduct quality assurance and testing of Partner Nation IFATDS systems to ensure readiness and interoperability.
Provide engineering support for ARP preparation for a planned CECOM SAMD‑managed IFATDS IDIQ, including requirements definition and technical inputs.
Participate in discussions with industry and Taiwan regarding integration of IFATDS into Syun An and interoperability with other services through Domain Union.
Conduct site surveys and define technical, operational, and infrastructure requirements for Partner Nations.
Identify and coordinate all required Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) and Contractor Furnished Equipment (CFE) needed to field a complete, functioning capability.
Serve as a subject matter expert for network architecture analysis supporting IFATDS integration and interoperability.
Plan for and oversee System Acceptance Testing (SAT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities.
Provide SME support for planning and executing fielding activities across Partner Nations.
Act as an industry liaison for Fires capability development, including coordination beyond traditional providers.
Diagnose system errors and provide timely, technically sound solutions.
Serve as SME for interoperability across software and hardware components.
Bridge the gap between Partner Nation tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) and intended Fire Control software functionality.
Other duties as assigned