System Engineer - Bowhead / UIC Technical Services

SYSTEM ENGINEER (2024-21913):

Bowhead seeks a System Engineer to join our team in supporting the Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Power, Energy & Interconnect Technology Division (JXM).  The System Engineer shall assist with next generation submarine battery development data analysis an also provide quality assurance services for vendors.

Essential functions will include: 

• Creating System Qualification Test Plans, Performance Test Plans, Safety/Hazard Characterization Test Plans, Procedures, and Reports
• Execute (or oversee a team to execute) the tests at NSWC Crane and Expeditionary Battery fielded system locations and battery vendor sites
• Conduct Field Integration and Operational Check-out through Initial Operating Capability, perform periodic Field Maintenance on large batteries.
• Perform Reliability Analyses and Safety Engineering processes on systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

• A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field is required with five (5) to ten (10) years of relevant experience.
• Experience with Navy manned and unmanned underwater systems
• Understanding of system engineering, as applied to the range of energy storage devices such as batteries, fuel cells, and other devices and systems energy storage and power systems
• Advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts.
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team.

Physical Demands: 

• Must be able to stand, sit and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to obtain a clearance at the Secret level, however candidates who currently hold a security clearance at the Secret level are highly sought. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at these locations.

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