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Bowhead· Spotted 16d ago

System Engineer, Mid

Location
Dahlgren, VA, US
Pay
$110,000 – $120,000 a year
Level
Senior
Experience
5+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Job function
Software/Internet/AI › System Reliability & Security › Systems Engineer

Posted Oct 25, 2026Last confirmed open Oct 26, 2026

About this role

Overview:

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

Responsibilities:

  • 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.

Qualifications:

  • 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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