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UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies · 20 hours ago

Mechanical Engineer - Test and Evaluation

King George, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies is seeking a Mechanical Engineer - Test and Evaluation to support manufacturing projects. The role involves providing technical expertise, conducting feasibility studies, and interfacing with government personnel.

Information Technology & Services

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Kyle Clack

Responsibilities

Provide highly technical expertise and guidance in solving complex engineering problems

Perform in all phases of hardware design, development, integration/implementation, and analysis

Plan and conduct engineering feasibility studies for the design improvement modifications and implementation of advanced technologies

Develop standards and guidelines for tasks being performed

Interface with government personnel

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringDOD Acquisition ProcessEnvironmental Testing3D CAD ToolsPrecision MachiningTest PlanningRoot Cause AnalysisTechnical WritingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadership

Required

Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in mechanical engineering or related field

Minimum 5 years of experience

Strong self-starter with the ability to lead technical efforts and work independently with minimal oversight

Experience with DOD acquisition process, environmental testing, and systems integration testing

Ability to define test objectives, develop test plans and procedures, analyze and interpret test data, and support failure investigations and root cause analysis

Strong technical writing skills, with experience authoring test plans, procedures, and detailed technical reports

Experience supporting test events at government ranges or contractor facilities

Hands-on experience with developmental and qualification testing, including shock, vibration, thermal, and other MIL-STD test environments

Proficiency in 3D CAD tools (e.g., Creo, SolidWorks)

Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to independently drive tasks and lead support staff or cross-functional teams to successful completion

Must be able to maintain a security clearance at the Secret level

US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location