System Engineer, Mid

UIC Alaska • Dahlgren, VA

1d • $110,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Bowhead seeks a Systems Engineer to support the Navy's Weapons Systems Munitions Integration and Hypersonics division. The role focuses on planning for deployment, setup, and operational readiness of the new CPS LBTS, and developing a path from an empty space to an operational hardware and software testing environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in an engineering discipline or a related technical field.
• At least 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 innovative 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.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance; work may begin with an Interim Secret clearance.
• U.S. citizenship is required for Secret clearance at this location.

Nice To Haves

• Applicants with an in-scope DoW Secret or Top Secret clearance are preferred.
• 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.

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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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