Mechanical Engineer Engineer

Bowhead seeks to network with a Mechanical Engineer to join our team at the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Dahlgren, VA.

*** This position will require full onsite work at the Bowhead office or Navy installation. No remote opportunity for this contract***

• Experience managing models inputs that trace requirements and specifications to the design of the mechanical system.
• Experience defining and evaluating risks at the system and sub-system level and verifying the mechanical system is engineered to meet performance requirements
• Experience overseeing the design of the mechanical system and developing the system architecture.
• Experience managing the planning and development of mechanical validation plans and testing plans with priorities on key system requirements.
• Experience managing the development of Interface Control Documents (ICDs) for the mechanical hardware design and ensuring there is traceability to the Directed Energy Weapons (DEWS) Reference Architecture (RA).
• Experience managing the development of Internal Requirements Specification (IRSs) for the mechanical system.
• Experience Overall management and oversight of the work and products ensuring the mechanical development meets schedule and sufficient quality to pass performance requirements
• Prefer a strong background and experience in systems engineering within mechanical engineering design.

Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline is required. Masters degree highly preferred.
• Five plus (5+) years experience in mechanical design and test.
• One (1) year experience in mechanical engineering design and development.
• Current experience with Solid Works or similar CAD programs required.
• Experience with Naval Guns and Weapons Systems Engineering highly preferred
• Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point
• 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

• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

Must have and be able to maintain a security clearance at the Secret level. Candidates with an active DoD security clearance are preferred. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.