Mechanical Systems Engineer

1 day ago


Indian Head, Maryland, United States UIC Government Services and the Bowhead Family of Companies Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Mechanical System Engineer to join our team at UIC Government Services and the Bowhead Family of Companies. As a Mechanical System Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, analyzing, producing, testing, and delivering innovative prototypes for Department of Defense (DoD) and other government customers.

Key Responsibilities
  • Plan, execute, and track engineering development and qualification efforts of weapons systems.
  • Maintain awareness of program status against system requirements.
  • Communicate with stakeholders, senior executives, and the technical execution team.
  • Develop and implement system qualification test plans and coordinate with safety and engineering oversight boards.
  • Provide written and oral program status reports.
  • Manage risks and conduct technology readiness assessments.
  • Coordinate milestone and engineering review meetings.
Requirements
  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an accredited college.
  • 5+ years of experience with DoD weapon system acquisition in a systems engineering-focused environment.
  • Knowledge of energetic system test and evaluation.
  • Understanding of explosive train technology and functionality.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of program personnel and outside contacts.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team.
  • Awareness of national energetic T&E range capabilities.
Physical Demands
  • Must be able to lift up to 35 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 maintain a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.

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. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE/AA/M/F/D/V.

In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act.

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement.

Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results.

Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies.

Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees.

Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.

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