System Engineer, Mid

Bowhead seeks a Systems Engineer in their support to the Navy's Weapons Systems Munitions Integration and Hypersonics division.

• Plan for deployment, setup, and operational readiness of the new CPS LBTS.
• Develop a path from empty space to an operational hardware and software testing environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in an engineering discipline or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Engineering background in systems engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Ability to analyze technical information, assess system performance, postulate innovate 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.
• 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.

Desired Qualifications
• 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.

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: Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. May begin work with an Interim Secret clearance. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location. Applicants with an In-Scope DoW Secret or Top Secret are preferred.

Targeted salary range is $110,000 to $120,000 annually based on qualifications and experience.

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

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