JR Mechanical Engineer / Weapon Systems Modeler

Bowhead • Dahlgren, VA

5d • $75,000 - $85,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Bowhead seeks new team members to support the Navy’s Weapons Systems Munitions Integration and Hypersonics division. The role involves performing Target Vulnerability characterizations and Weapon System effectiveness analyses. The position will interface with weapons design analysts, other subject matter experts, and technical personnel to model targets and analyze the effects of weapon systems against them.

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline.
• Ability to work independently and interface professionally with other government agencies, contractors, military personnel.
• Ability to define task details, estimates, and schedules using Microsoft Office products (e.g. Excel, Project, PowerPoint, and Word).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the Secret level.
• US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.

Nice To Haves

• Concentrations in Vector calculus, statistics, statics, mechanics (3-Degrees of Freedom), dynamics (6-Degrees of Freedom), and Strength of Materials.
• Experience in Naval Weapons Systems development preferred.
• Experience with Matlab, Python scripting, and SOLIDWORKS are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define threat systems, understand their subsystems (e.g., propulsion, fire control, etc.) and then develop a Target Geometric Model and associated Fail Analysis Logic Trees
• Combine the Target Vulnerability models and weapon characterizations to assess encounters between a weapon and target with the goal of determining the overall probability of kill (Pk) or system effectiveness based upon delivery accuracy. These analyses are generally performed using a Monte Carlo simulation and are performed in support of weapons system acquisition, service procurement, and employment
• Prepare documentation and support configuration management guidelines
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level