Systems Engineer

Overview

Systems Engineer (GXP 2026-25227):

Bowhead seeks a Systems Engineer to join our team at the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Crane, IN. The Systems Engineer will provide technical and engineering support services to the Strategic Systems Guidance, Navigation and Control Division.

Responsibilities

Essential functions will include:

• Overseeing a development contract and associated SETR events for both HW and SW.
• Maintaining, monitoring, and troubleshooting systems, including servers, workstations, storage devices, and applications.
• Collaborating and ensuring robust, secure, and compliant network solutions support mission objectives.
• Analyzing detailed system designs and functional requirements to ensure proper integration and performance of Minotaur systems.
• Providing end-user support, addressing technical issues and optimizing system functionality.
• Collaborating with engineering teams to implement system updates, patches, and performance enhancements.
• Testing, documenting, and validating system configurations, ensuring compliance with operational standards.
• Supporting network connectivity, databases, and associated mission-critical applications.
• Participating in system integration, debugging, and deployment of new features or mission enhancements.
• Contributing to technical reporting, knowledge management, and system sustainment activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline.
• Must have familiarity with SysML and MBSE best practices.
• Experience in with creating and managing system requirements
• 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 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: Must be able to obtain a security clearance at the Secret level. Applicants who currently hold a Secret clearance are strongly encouraged to apply. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.

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