Systems Engineer

Overview

Bowhead seeks a Systems Engineer that will support the E20 (Advanced Hypersonics Weapons and Guided Munitions) Division of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to system integration efforts in the areas of Electromagnetic Railgun, Hypervelocity Projectile, Guided Projectiles, Fire Control, and Conventional Weapon Systems.
• Provide system design, architecture, requirements definition, change proposals, planning support, emerging technology transition support, mentoring, problem solving, and engineering leadership to support Gun and Electric Weapon technologies.
• Support rapid prototyping programs and experimentation with next generation applications with the ultimate goal of delivery of enhanced weapon systems to the warfighter.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering,
  scientific, or technical discipline.
• Six (6) years professional technical experience which includes
  at least four (4) years specialized experience performing systems engineering.
• Required skills:
  • Systems requirements management
  • Model based systems engineering design (Highly Desired)
  • engineering software tool
  • implementation
  • prototype engineering design
  • product development
  • integration engineering
  • risk management
  • test and evaluation
  • engineering planning and execution
• 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

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must currently hold a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.

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