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Aerospace/Mechanical Engineer, Senior

Bowhead Mission Solutions

Dahlgren, VA · Posted October 21, 2026

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About the job

Overview

Bowhead seeks a Senior Aerospace/Mechanical Engineer in their support to the Navy's Weapons Systems Munitions Integration and Hypersonics division.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, establishment, deployment, and operational readiness of a new CPS test facility. • Transition the LBTS from an unconfigured space into a fully operational hardware and software testing environment.• Support planning and coordination activities, identify facility and infrastructure needs, assist with test environment preparation, and coordinate technical activities required to achieve operational readiness.• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and technical background in science, engineering, information technology, or related discipline. • 6 years of professional technical experience with 4 years of specialized experience.• Ability to support planning, coordination, and execution of technical activities.• Strong organizational skills and the ability to track tasks, milestones, dependencies, and action items.• Ability to collaborate with engineering, technical, facilities, and other support personnel.• Ability to document progress, identify issues, and communicate project status.• Experience supporting technical projects, laboratory operations, engineering activities, or facility setup.• Ability to coordinate multiple activities and support project execution in a structured environment.• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing project priorities.• Ability to support the transition of technical requirements into actionable implementation plans.

Desired Qualifications• Experience with high-speed aerospace structures and finite element modeling is required, with experience Sandia National Lab's Sierra tool suite.• Experience developing or maintaining project schedules and tracking milestones.• Experience with hardware deployment, installation, configuration, or integration.• Experience with computer networking and laboratory infrastructure.• Experience establishing hardware and software test environments.• Experience with operational readiness planning, test facility stand-up, or technical site activation.• Familiarity with coordinating facility, infrastructure, equipment, and technical personnel requirements.

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: Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance. May begin work with an Interim Secret clearance or higher. US Citizenship is a requirement for Top Secret clearance at this location. Applicants with an In-Scope DoW Secret or Top Secret are preferred.

Targeted salary range is $140,000 to $150,000 annually based on qualifications and 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.

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