System Engineer, Mid

UIC Alaska • Dahlgren, VA

9h • $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 role serves on the Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) Threat Mitigation Analysis (TMA) team, assessing threats to the CPS weapon system and evaluating system performance, operational 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 position requires a current 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 stated salary range is a general guideline; Bowhead considers factors including the position’s scope and responsibilities, experience, education and training, skills, internal peer equity, and market and business considerations when making an offer.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in an engineering discipline or related technical field.
• At least five years of relevant engineering experience.
• 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, develop innovative threat mitigation methods, and support risk-based engineering assessments.
• Strong written and oral communication skills 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 required at this location.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds, stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time, and periodically twist, bend, and squat.

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 weapon system and evaluating 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