Mechanical Engineer

Overview

Mechanical Engineer (E)

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

• Experience managing model 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.
• 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. Master’s degree highly preferred.
• Five plus (5+) years of experience in mechanical design and test.
• One (1) year of 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, 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.

• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds.
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods.
• 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.