Bowhead Support Services

Junior Engineer – Defense and Security Assistance

Bowhead Support Services$80K — $110K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering technical discipline required.
  • 2 - 5+ years of engineering experience.
  • Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn.
  • Proactive attitude with independent and collaborative work abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Perform engineering analysis of Foreign Military Sales (FMS) country requirements.
  • Analyze contract technical deliverables for FMS programs for completeness.
  • Vet release of requested equipment per Security Assistance Management Manual guidelines.
  • Conduct market research and analyze results.
  • Support Security Assistance requirements through communication with technical experts.
  • Apply knowledge of C5ISR systems including Combat Net Radio and Night Vision.
  • Develop Acquisition Requirements Packages for government review and approval.
  • Assist in preparing various technical and contractual documents for the government.
  • Participate in witnessing test and acceptance events.
  • Travel up to 10%, including OCONUS.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive training provided for role development.
Full Job Description
Overview

JUNIOR ENGINEER (SAMD):

 

Bowhead is seeking a motivated Junior Engineer to join our dynamic team providing critical support for C5ISR (Command, Control, Computers, Communications, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) systems to our international partners through the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program located at APG, MD. As a Junior Engineer, you will work side-by-side with experienced professionals, government agencies, and defense industry leaders to deliver technology solutions around the world. You will play a key role in shaping global security by supporting military readiness and capability enhancement for allied nations.

Responsibilities

 

  • Perform engineering and analysis of FMS country requirements.
  • Analyze contract technical deliverables for adequacy and completeness for FMS programs, including system design documents, test plan and report documentation, operator and maintenance technical manuals, training documentation and materials.
  • Vet release of FMS country requested equipment in accordance with Chapter 3 of the Security Assistance Management Manual.
  • Conduct market research and analyze market research results.
  • Converse with a wide range of technical skill sets in supporting Security Assistance requirements for Country, Office of Security, DSCA/USASAC and vendors/industry partners.
  • Apply technical knowledge of C5ISR systems such as Combat Net Radio (CNR), Sensors (Firefinder Radars), SMART-T (COM), Night Vision, Intelligence, Electronic Warfare (IEW) and satellites
  • Assess configuration management of assigned equipment.
  • Developing, for Government review and approval, Acquisition Requirements Packages (ARP) for definite and Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts. ARPs include, at a minimum: Statements of Work or Performance Work Statement, System Requirements Documents, Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE), Source Selection Evaluation Plans (SSEPs), Quality Assurance Support Plans (QASP), OPSEC Cover Sheets.
  • Performing FMS case technical evaluations for Government approval and assessing technical requirements in accordance with Chapter 5.1.7.1.2 of the Security Assistance Management Manual.
  • Advise Source Selection Evaluation Boards (SSEBs) in accordance with Chapter 6.3 of the Security Assistance Management Manual.
  • Program briefs to organizations and customers utilizing Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
  • Assist the Government in preparing the following types of documents, which are not all-inclusive:
    • Justification and Approval (J&A) and Memo in Lieu of J&A
    • Country directed sole source awards
    • Undefined Contract Actions
    • Urgency Statements
    • Engineering Change Proposals
    • Contract modifications
  • Conduct and participate in witnessing test and acceptance events
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Travel, including OCONUS, up to 10%.
  • This is a Junior-level position, and the candidate will be provided with the necessary training to support the above-mentioned duties.
Qualifications

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering technical discipline Required.
  • 2 - 5+ years of Engineering experience.
  • Strong communication skills and an eagerness to learn.
  • A proactive attitude with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

 

Nice to have:

    • Previous experience supporting the U.S. Army, Department of Defense (DoD) highly desired.
    • Familiarity with a wide variety of military equipment.
    • Experience with technical writing and training.
    • Organizational skills with an ability to balance attention to detail with strategic thinking.
    • An inquisitive mindset — someone who loves to ask the right questions and solve complex problems.

 

Physical Demands:

  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
  • Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

Target salary range is $80,000 to $110,000; commensurate with experience.

 

 

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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About Bowhead Support Services

Bowhead Support Services is a defense contractor that provides a range of services to the U.S. government and other customers. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia. Bowhead Support Services provides services in the areas of engineering, logistics, information technology, and security. The company has operations in the United States, Europe, and the Middle East. Bowhead Support Services is a subsidiary of Ukpea?vik Iñupiat Corporation, an Alaska Native corporation.
Learn more about Bowhead Support Services
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$5 million
Founded
1996
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$100 million
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