System Engineer, Mid

Bowhead • Dahlgren, VA

1d • $120,000 - $130,000

About The Position

Bowhead seeks a Systems Engineer to support the Navy's Weapons Systems Munitions Integration and Hypersonics division. The position serves on the Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) Threat Mitigation Analysis (TMA) team, assessing threats to the CPS weapon system and evaluating system performance, risks, and potential employment approaches. The engineer applies systems engineering and mission engineering principles to analyze threats and system capabilities and limitations, support risk assessments, and develop technical recommendations to inform customer decisions and system employment planning. Other duties may be assigned.

The role requires a DoW Top Secret security clearance and U.S. citizenship. The targeted annual salary range is $120,000 to $130,000, based on qualifications and experience; the salary information is a general guideline, and Bowhead considers additional factors when extending an offer.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in an engineering discipline or related technical field.
• Minimum of five years of relevant engineering experience.
• Engineering background in systems engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 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 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.
• Must currently hold a DoW Top Secret security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship is required 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.

Responsibilities

• Serve on the CPS Threat Mitigation Analysis (TMA) team assessing threats to the CPS weapons system, evaluating system performance, assessing risks, and recommending how the system should be employed.
• Support the CPS TMA team in evaluating threats to the CPS weapon system and assessing system performance, operational risks, and potential employment approaches.
• Apply systems engineering and mission engineering principles to analyze threats and evaluate system capabilities and limitations.
• Support risk assessments and develop technical recommendations to inform customer decisions and system employment planning.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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