Junior Systems Engineer

Bowhead is looking for a Systems Engineer. The Engineer shall provide C5ISR (Command, Control, Computers, Communications, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) weapon system support and assist the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Case process for support to the Security Assistance Management Directorate (SAMD). 

The Systems Engineer shall provide technical and engineering support with the following tasks:

• Perform Systems Engineering and analysis of FMS country requirements.
• Analyze contract technical deliverables for adequacy and completeness for FMS programs, including system design documents, test plan and report documentation, operator and maintenance technical manuals, training documentation and materials.
• Vet release of FMS country requested equipment in accordance with Chapter 3 of the Security Assistance Management Manual.
• Conduct market research and analyze market research results.
• Converse with a wide range of technical skill sets in supporting Security Assistance requirements for Country, Office of Security, DSCA/USASAC and vendors/industry partners.
• Apply technical knowledge of C5ISR systems such as Combat Net Radio (CNR), Sensors (Firefinder Radars), SMART-T (COM), Night Vision, Intelligence, Electronic Warfare (IEW) and satellites
• Assess configuration management of assigned equipment.
• Developing, for Government review and approval, Acquisition Requirements Packages (ARP) for definite and Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts. ARPs include, at a minimum: Statements of Work or Performance Work Statement, System Requirements Documents, Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE), Source Selection Evaluation Plans (SSEPs), Quality Assurance Support Plans (QASP), OPSEC Cover Sheets.
• Performing FMS case technical evaluations for Government approval and assessing technical requirements in accordance with Chapter 5.1.7.1.2 of the Security Assistance Management Manual.
• Advise Source Selection Evaluation Boards (SSEBs) in accordance with Chapter 6.3 of the Security Assistance Management Manual.
• Program briefs to organizations and customers utilizing Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
• Assist the Government in preparing the following types of documents, which are not all-inclusive:
  • Justification and Approval (J&A) and Memo in Lieu of J&A
  • Country directed sole source awards
  • Undefinitized Contract Actions
  • Urgency Statements
  • Engineering Change Proposals
  • Contract modifications
• Conduct and participate in witnessing test and acceptance events
• Other duties as assigned.
• This is a Junior-level position, and the candidate will be provided with the necessary training to support the above-mentioned duties.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline Required.
• 0 - 2+ years of Engineering experience.
• Effective communication skills
• Organized with the ability to see both the details and the big picture. 
• The ability to ask the right questions to clarify and specify customer requirements needed to develop Engineering documentation.  Aptitude to work independently under general guidelines or objectives that supports a team goal

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. Candidates with a Secret (or higher) clearance are preferred. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.

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