Sensor Systems Engineering and Technical Support (SSETS)

Bowhead is seeking engineers and scientists to support the Sensor Systems Engineering and Technical Support (SSETS) contract, delivering on-site engineering and technical assistance across sensor work areas for NSWCDD in Dahlgren, Virginia. The role sits on the Dahlgren campus, where the team collaborates on requirements development, systems engineering, and a range of sensor-focused activities to advance testing, certification, and operational readiness. Qualified candidates may hold a PhD or possess a bachelor’s or master’s degree in the specified disciplines, reflecting the program’s diverse pathways.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree from an engineering program, with at least one ABET-accredited professional engineering curriculum in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Electronics Engineering; or a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, or Physics from an accredited college or university.
• A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or Physics.
• A Ph.D. from an accredited college or university in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or Physics.
• Experience with either AN/SPY-1 or AN/SPY-6 systems, or both.
• AEGIS experience is required.
• Basic proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and external contacts.
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment, with the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Technologies

• Microsoft Office
• Word
• Excel
• Outlook
• PowerPoint
• AN/SPY-1
• AN/SPY-6
• AEGIS

Overview

• Requirements Development
• Systems Engineering
• Analysis
• Modeling
• Hardware Design
• Signal Processing
• Sensor Operation
• Test and Evaluation
• Sensor Certification
• Sensor Requirement Verification

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift up to 10 to 25 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods
• 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 required for Secret clearance at this location