Senior Mechanical Engineer

Overview

Senior Mechanical Engineer (DETO-2026-24636):

Bowhead seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support NSWCDD High Energy Laser Weapon Systems (E10) division to perform mechanical design and test, mechanical engineering design and development, and modeling with CAD-(or similar) programs on site in Dahlgren, VA.

Responsibilities

Job duties to include but not limited to:

• Experience managing models 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.
• Experience 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Ten (10) years experience in mechanical design and test.
• Three (3) years experience in mechanical engineering design and development.
• Current experience with SolidWorks or similar CAD programs.
• 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

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: 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.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds
Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically