System Engineer, Mid

UIC Alaska • Dahlgren, VA

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About The Position

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

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

• 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.
• Applicants with an In-Scope DoW Secret or Top Secret clearance are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan deployment, setup, and operational readiness of the new CPS LBTS.
• Develop a path from an 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