Integrated Engagement Systems Field Engineer

Overview

Integrated Engagement Systems Field Engineer(DETO-2026-26350):

Bowhead seeks an Integrated Engagement Systems Field Engineer at NSWCDD, Dahlgren VA. This individual will serve the NSWCDD Integrated Engagement Systems Division (E50) as a versatile, core contributor to the project, working directly under the supervision and guidance of the Government Technical Lead. This hands-on, fully on-site role requires a flexible professional capable of providing comprehensive technical, operational, and logistical support directly on-location to ensure project milestones are met efficiently.

This position will require onsite work at the Bowhead office or Navy installation.

Responsibilities

Job duties to include but are not limited to:

• Serves as onsite technical support to the Government Technical Lead, working independently to execute a broad range of operational, mechanical, and system‑level tasks to ensure seamless project execution enabling real‑time collaboration, rapid issue resolution, and direct physical support across all technical activities.

• Perform hands‑on mechanical and technical work, including machining, fabrication, equipment repair, component assembly, and hardware adjustments required to meet project specifications.

• Support the installation, setup, alignment, and integration of project hardware, instrumentation, and test systems, ensuring readiness for operational and testing phases.

• Actively participates in and managing all testing phases. This includes:

• preparing test environments, operating equipment, recording data, and troubleshooting issues during live tests.

• Manages the sourcing and procurement of necessary tools, materials, and project items ensuring that required components are available on-site when needed to prevent delays.

• Manage the safe movement, delivery, and organization of project materials, sensitive hardware, and equipment across work sites, adhering to handling and safety requirements.

• Maintains a flexible approach to day-to-day operations, readily adapting to new challenges and taking on miscellaneous tasks to support the Technical Lead and overall project success.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of experience in the operation, troubleshooting, and repair of electronic, optical, electromagnetic sensors and supporting instrumentation and electrical and electronic test equipment.

• Experience in setting up and conducting laboratory and field tests.

• 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.

Target salary is $75,000/annually to $85.000/annually, commensurate with 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.

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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Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC's Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant's resume/application may be subject to verification.

Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.

UIC is an equal opportunity employer. Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, ma