Overview Senior Systems Engineer(E30-2022-17618-F): Bowhead seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to join our team supporting Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), E Department. The position is fully funded and in the first year of a five year contract. The Senior Systems Engineer will support work directly with the client analyzing complex and unique technical support assignments. The E30 Gun Weapon Systems contract supports the sustainment and upgrade of the MK 160 Gun Computer System and Naval Fires Control System. Responsibilities Perform technical analysis for system/subsystem components and/or software, component validation/verification, risk analyses and assessments of component supportability and design effectives in the context of subsystem or other derived requirements Apply Model-Based System Engineering techniques and approaches Apply focused or specialized knowledge to resolve design issues that have an impact to system or subsystem Ensure the logical and systematic derivation of component and associated interface requirements into design solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints; identifies and quantifies associated risks Perform functional analysis, detailed trade studies at the component or piece-part level, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate component requirements into hardware and/or software specification Mentor junior engineers and provides guidance to senior staff Other duties as assigned Qualifications A Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline Twelve (12) years professional technical experience including at least six Six (6) years specialized experience in the areas of Gun Weapon System concept definition, design, integration, and engineering Experience in systems requirements management, systems engineering design, systems engineering software tools, and systems engineering processes Experience in an Agile/Scrum environment and DevSecOps experience desirable Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, 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 SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must currently hold a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location. In accordance with Executive Order 14042: Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors, candidates should be aware that they may be required to have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by date of hire. #LI-BG1