OverviewENGINEER I (NHTSA):
Bowhead is seeking an Engineer I to support the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in Washington, DC on the New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) team. This position requires knowledge, at a comprehensive professional level, of the application of engineering theories, techniques, and methods to the gathering, classification, and interpretation of analytical information.
Responsibilities- Demonstrate knowledge of motor vehicle transportation related areas of research and engineering.
- Demonstrate skill in development of analysis plans; research report review; assimilation, aggregation; analysis of evolving technologies enabling modern motor vehicle safety capabilities; and in the development of presentations and technical reports.
- Demonstrate proficiency with the use of various types of databases and spreadsheet software.
- Demonstrate ability to manage a variety of tasks simultaneously.
- Exhibit excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Thrive in a fast-paced environment where priorities evolve and new challenges arise regularly.
Qualifications- Two (2+) years of experience.
- High skill levels in MS Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) and Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Drive, and Slides).
- Experience developing presentations and writing technical reports.
Desired Skills: - Experience with vehicle crashworthiness and restraint systems, vehicle full-scale crash testing, component level testing, New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) and Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) test procedures, and related data analysis.
- Experience with vehicle crash avoidance systems.
- The ideal candidate is innovative, highly motivated, process-driven, detail oriented, an effective communicator, a team player, and passionate about vehicle safety.
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
Target salary range is between $100,000 - $115,000 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.SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED: Must be able to obtain a security clearance at the Public Trust level. A minimum of three (3) years US residency, or ship, is required for a Public Trust clearance at this location.
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