Senior Mechanical Engineer

UIC Alaska • Dahlgren, VA

14h • Onsite

About The Position

Senior Mechanical Engineer (DETO-2026-24636): Bowhead seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support NSWCDD High Energy Laser Weapon Systems (E10) division to perform mechanical design and test, mechanical engineering design and development, and modeling with CAD-(or similar) programs on site in Dahlgren, VA. Responsibilities Job duties to include but not limited to: Experience managing models inputs that trace requirements and specifications to the design of the mechanical system. Experience defining and evaluating risks at the system and sub-system level and verifying the mechanical system is engineered to meet performance requirements Experience overseeing the design of the mechanical system and developing the system architecture. Experience managing the planning and development of mechanical validation plans and testing plans with priorities on key system requirements. Experience managing the development of Interface Control Documents (ICDs) for the mechanical hardware design and ensuring there is traceability to the Directed Energy Weapons (DEWS) Reference Architecture (RA). Experience managing the development of Internal Requirements Specification (IRSs) for the mechanical system. Experience Overall management and oversight of the work and products ensuring the mechanical development meets schedule and sufficient quality to pass performance requirements Prefer a strong background and experience in systems engineering within mechanical engineering design. Other duties as assigned Qualifications Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline. Ten (10) years experience in mechanical design and test. Three (3) years experience in mechanical engineering design and development. Current experience with SolidWorks or similar CAD programs. Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must have and be able to maintain a security clearance at the Secret level. Candidates with an active DoD security clearance are preferred. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location. Physical Demands: Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Ten (10) years experience in mechanical design and test.
• Three (3) years experience in mechanical engineering design and development.
• Current experience with SolidWorks or similar CAD programs.
• Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team
• Must have and be able to maintain a security clearance at the Secret level.
• US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.
• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

Nice To Haves

• Prefer a strong background and experience in systems engineering within mechanical engineering design.
• Candidates with an active DoD security clearance are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Experience managing models inputs that trace requirements and specifications to the design of the mechanical system.
• Experience defining and evaluating risks at the system and sub-system level and verifying the mechanical system is engineered to meet performance requirements
• Experience overseeing the design of the mechanical system and developing the system architecture.
• Experience managing the planning and development of mechanical validation plans and testing plans with priorities on key system requirements.
• Experience managing the development of Interface Control Documents (ICDs) for the mechanical hardware design and ensuring there is traceability to the Directed Energy Weapons (DEWS) Reference Architecture (RA).
• Experience managing the development of Internal Requirements Specification (IRSs) for the mechanical system.
• Experience Overall management and oversight of the work and products ensuring the mechanical development meets schedule and sufficient quality to pass performance requirements
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

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