Bowhead Support Services

Weapons Engineering Technician- Senior

Bowhead Support Services$75K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associates Degree or higher in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent military training in weapons.
  • Experience in mechanical/electrical tech areas with proficiency in engineering drawings and test equipment.
  • Background in weapons systems integration and control systems.
  • Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Word and Excel.
  • Effective communication skills with a range of personnel and external contacts.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently or collaboratively.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee management of medium-sized weapons and small munitions operations.
  • Contribute to system integration, testing, and troubleshooting of weapon systems.
  • Document design specifications, implementation details, and test results accurately.
  • Perform additional responsibilities as assigned in support of the project.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on an exciting contract supporting Naval warfare systems.
  • Potential for professional growth and development within a specialized technical environment.
  • Involvement in cutting-edge projects for the Naval Surface Warfare Center.
  • Collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation and technology.
Full Job Description
Overview

Weapons Engineering Technician- Senior (H40-2026-25249)

 

Bowhead seeks a Weapons Engineering Technician- Senior to support a newly awarded contract in Dahlgren, VA. This contract will provide configuration management (CM), logistics, mechanical and electrical engineering technician services, field service support, project management, drafting and design, technical writing, and acquisition services to the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), Unmanned & Expeditionary Weapon Systems (H40) Division and Intelligent Automation (H60) Division.

 

Responsibilities

Job Duties to include but are not limited to: 

  • Oversee and manage medium size weapons or small munitions operation and testing, maintenance, and sustainment of weapons.
  • Contribute to system integration, testing, and troubleshooting of weapon systems and munition testing.
  • Document design specifications, implementation details, and test results.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
  • Associates Degree (or higher) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering technical discipline or four (4) years of military weapons school focusing on medium size weapons or small munitions operation and testing, maintenance, and sustainment of weapons.
  • Experience in mechanical and electrical technical areas, and understanding engineering drawings and wiring diagrams, operating electronic, electrical, and mechanical test equipment.
  • Experience related to weapons, platform integration, or weapon control systems.
  • 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

 

 

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

 

 

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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