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JR Mechanical Engineer / Weapon Systems Modeler

Dahlgren, VA, US • Posted 1 day ago • Updated 4 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

USD $75,000.00 - 85,000.00 per year

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Skills

Mechanical Engineering
Probability
Monte Carlo Method
Acquisition
Procurement
Documentation
Configuration Management
Science
Calculus
Statistics
Mechanics
Dynamics
Systems Engineering
MATLAB
Python
Scripting
SolidWorks
Military
Estimating
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Security Clearance
Training

Summary

Overview

Mechanical Engineer / Weapon Systems Modeler (DETO-2026-25747):

Bowhead seeks new team members in their support to the Navy's Weapons Systems Munitions Integration and Hypersonics division. Bowhead seeks analysts to perform Target Vulnerability characterizations and Weapon System effectiveness analyses. The position will interface with weapons design analysts, other subject matter experts, and technical personnel model targets and analyze the effects of weapon systems against them.

Responsibilities

Define threat systems, understand their subsystems (e.g., propulsion, fire control, etc.) and then develop a Target Geometric Model and associated Fail Analysis Logic Trees
Combine the Target Vulnerability models and weapon characterizations to assess encounters between a weapon and target with the goal of determining the overall probability of kill (Pk) or system effectiveness based upon delivery accuracy. These analyses are generally performed using a Monte Carlo simulation and are performed in support of weapons system acquisition, service procurement, and employment
Prepare documentation and support configuration management guidelines
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

A Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline. Concentrations in the following academic areas would be of benefit: Vector calculus, statistics, statics, mechanics (3-Degrees of Freedom), dynamics (6-Degrees of Freedom), and Strength of Materials.
Experience in Naval Weapons Systems development preferred.
Experience with Matlab, Python scripting, and SOLIDWORKS are a plus.
Ability to work independently and interface professionally with other government agencies, contractors, military personnel.
Ability to define task details, estimates, and schedules using Microsoft Office products (e.g. Excel, Project, PowerPoint, and Word).

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 and maintain a security clearance at the Secret level. ship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.

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.

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