Overview TECHNICAL WRITER/ EDITOR (ATCDT): Bowhead seeks a Technical Writer/Editor to support the ATC Data Collection upcoming proposal effort Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. The Technical Writer/Editor must have the ability to write and update material for reports, manuals, briefs, instruction books, catalogs and related technical publications. Responsibilities Locate sources to verify factual information in the document when the sources are poorly identified. Identifies disagreements between text and charts, tables, and other graphics. Restructure sentences to make them more understandable without altering meaning of the text. Contacts authors to resolve inconsistencies in factual information when the references clearly indicate the correct information. Provide technical assistance on a number and variety of publications which differ in manner and style of presentation. Return documents to author if quality is extremely poor. Documents should be error-free when submitted to originating offices. Safeguard passwords and access to office computer files and programs. Qualifications BA/BS in English or relevant field plus five to eight (5-8) years of technical writing experience is highly preferred. Experience editing technical paper and publications in a government environment plus knowledge of working with scientific and technical subject matter is preferred. Must have experience working as an editor. Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Teams. Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts. Target salary is $70K-$95K, commensurate with experience. Physical Demands: Must be able to lift up to 10-15 pounds Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED: Must be able to maintain a clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.
03/04/2026
Full time
Overview TECHNICAL WRITER/ EDITOR (ATCDT): Bowhead seeks a Technical Writer/Editor to support the ATC Data Collection upcoming proposal effort Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. The Technical Writer/Editor must have the ability to write and update material for reports, manuals, briefs, instruction books, catalogs and related technical publications. Responsibilities Locate sources to verify factual information in the document when the sources are poorly identified. Identifies disagreements between text and charts, tables, and other graphics. Restructure sentences to make them more understandable without altering meaning of the text. Contacts authors to resolve inconsistencies in factual information when the references clearly indicate the correct information. Provide technical assistance on a number and variety of publications which differ in manner and style of presentation. Return documents to author if quality is extremely poor. Documents should be error-free when submitted to originating offices. Safeguard passwords and access to office computer files and programs. Qualifications BA/BS in English or relevant field plus five to eight (5-8) years of technical writing experience is highly preferred. Experience editing technical paper and publications in a government environment plus knowledge of working with scientific and technical subject matter is preferred. Must have experience working as an editor. Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Teams. Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts. Target salary is $70K-$95K, commensurate with experience. Physical Demands: Must be able to lift up to 10-15 pounds Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED: Must be able to maintain a clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.
Overview DEPUTY PROGRAM MANAGER (ATCDT) Bowhead seeks a Deputy Program Manager to support the ATC Data Collection upcoming proposal effort at the Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. The ATC Data Collection contract plans, conducts, analyzes, and reports the results of developmental tests, production tests, and other tests to include providing test support services within the Department of Defense (DoD). The Deputy Program Manager has overall responsibility for contract performance and has independent authority to make decisions concerning the performance of the contract to include personnel staffing, unusual hours of operation and contract negotiations. Responsibilities Essential Functions include but are not limited to: Coordinating the preparation of project plans, milestones, and operating budgets; develops project approaches / concepts; obtains proper resources within and across organizational boundaries. Reviewing and evaluating work of staff, provides task oversight and prepares periodic performance reports. Acting as primary customer contact for task activities, leading task review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance. Evaluates requirements, establishes task approach, organizes personnel resources, and directs day to day work activities. Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules. Identifying program problems and obtains solutions. Directing the work of technical and support personnel assigned to the task and is responsible for overall task performance, product quality, and timeliness of efforts. Ensure the training of all contractor personnel Serve as the main Point of Contract (POC) for all contractor personnel Data collection, coordination, compilation, review, and reporting on a wide variety of automotive, combat, electronic, general equipment, and ordnance materiel undergoing extensive testing Data transcription/ processing, and typing and editing of Government correspondence and technical reports Providing continuity in the knowledge of and applications of safety, security, and operational regulations and procedures Providing continuity in training; and accountability of Government-furnished property (GFP) Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in a scientific, engineering, or technology discipline and eight to ten (8-10) years' of relevant experience Competency in communication, leadership, logistics automated systems, team management, and risk management. Must be able to multi-task, manage priorities and work independently with little direction. 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. Shall possess seven (7) years' data collection experience in a test and evaluation environment Shall also possess five (5) years' experience supervising 50 or more people in a technical environment. Target salary is $140K-$170K, commensurate with experience. Physical Demands Must be able to lift 10-15 pounds on occasion. Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged period amounts of time. Must be able to twist, bend, and squat periodically. SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to maintain a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for this contract.
03/04/2026
Full time
Overview DEPUTY PROGRAM MANAGER (ATCDT) Bowhead seeks a Deputy Program Manager to support the ATC Data Collection upcoming proposal effort at the Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. The ATC Data Collection contract plans, conducts, analyzes, and reports the results of developmental tests, production tests, and other tests to include providing test support services within the Department of Defense (DoD). The Deputy Program Manager has overall responsibility for contract performance and has independent authority to make decisions concerning the performance of the contract to include personnel staffing, unusual hours of operation and contract negotiations. Responsibilities Essential Functions include but are not limited to: Coordinating the preparation of project plans, milestones, and operating budgets; develops project approaches / concepts; obtains proper resources within and across organizational boundaries. Reviewing and evaluating work of staff, provides task oversight and prepares periodic performance reports. Acting as primary customer contact for task activities, leading task review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance. Evaluates requirements, establishes task approach, organizes personnel resources, and directs day to day work activities. Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules. Identifying program problems and obtains solutions. Directing the work of technical and support personnel assigned to the task and is responsible for overall task performance, product quality, and timeliness of efforts. Ensure the training of all contractor personnel Serve as the main Point of Contract (POC) for all contractor personnel Data collection, coordination, compilation, review, and reporting on a wide variety of automotive, combat, electronic, general equipment, and ordnance materiel undergoing extensive testing Data transcription/ processing, and typing and editing of Government correspondence and technical reports Providing continuity in the knowledge of and applications of safety, security, and operational regulations and procedures Providing continuity in training; and accountability of Government-furnished property (GFP) Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in a scientific, engineering, or technology discipline and eight to ten (8-10) years' of relevant experience Competency in communication, leadership, logistics automated systems, team management, and risk management. Must be able to multi-task, manage priorities and work independently with little direction. 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. Shall possess seven (7) years' data collection experience in a test and evaluation environment Shall also possess five (5) years' experience supervising 50 or more people in a technical environment. Target salary is $140K-$170K, commensurate with experience. Physical Demands Must be able to lift 10-15 pounds on occasion. Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged period amounts of time. Must be able to twist, bend, and squat periodically. SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to maintain a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for this contract.
Bowhead / UIC Technical Services
Dahlgren, Virginia
Overview Program Analyst- Senior (E30-2): Bowhead seeks to network with a Program Analyst- Senior for a potential upcoming addition to an established contract and join our team supporting Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), E Department. This position does not allow for telecommuting and all work will be performed on-site in Dahlgren, VA. Responsibilities The Program Analyst- Senior will work on site with the client analyzing complex and unique technical support assignments. The candidate will also support procurements and project financial analysis. Act as lead for client project handling all aspects of project management to include cost, schedule, and performance. Assist in R&D program development, in service support, and procurements of supplies and materials. Develop life cycle cost analyses. Understand program management concepts supporting the optimization of cost, schedule, and technical performance. Provide technical analysis of documentation in support of various events and milestone reviews. Manipulate schedules using MS Project. Other duties as assigned Qualifications Bachelor's degree desired, preferably in business/technical curriculum A minimum of five years' work experience in project/program support analyzing and evaluating the effectiveness of program operations in meeting established goals, requirements, and objectives Experience related to Gun Weapon Systems and/or Navy programs preferred Experience with Management of software development and implementation is highly preferred Experience with DoD Acquisition processes and procedures Experience with DoDI 5000 Acquisition Framework Experience developing and testing solutions to solve technical problems in research and development, manufacturing, inspection, and maintenance, and assisting engineers in inspecting products, conducting tests, and collecting data Experience leading teams and working with various external stakeholders Experience analyzing information, systems specifications, data gathering and analytical techniques, and systems evaluation methodology Proficient in MS Office - Project, Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team Physical Demands: Must be able to lift up to 15 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 currently hold a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.
03/04/2026
Full time
Overview Program Analyst- Senior (E30-2): Bowhead seeks to network with a Program Analyst- Senior for a potential upcoming addition to an established contract and join our team supporting Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), E Department. This position does not allow for telecommuting and all work will be performed on-site in Dahlgren, VA. Responsibilities The Program Analyst- Senior will work on site with the client analyzing complex and unique technical support assignments. The candidate will also support procurements and project financial analysis. Act as lead for client project handling all aspects of project management to include cost, schedule, and performance. Assist in R&D program development, in service support, and procurements of supplies and materials. Develop life cycle cost analyses. Understand program management concepts supporting the optimization of cost, schedule, and technical performance. Provide technical analysis of documentation in support of various events and milestone reviews. Manipulate schedules using MS Project. Other duties as assigned Qualifications Bachelor's degree desired, preferably in business/technical curriculum A minimum of five years' work experience in project/program support analyzing and evaluating the effectiveness of program operations in meeting established goals, requirements, and objectives Experience related to Gun Weapon Systems and/or Navy programs preferred Experience with Management of software development and implementation is highly preferred Experience with DoD Acquisition processes and procedures Experience with DoDI 5000 Acquisition Framework Experience developing and testing solutions to solve technical problems in research and development, manufacturing, inspection, and maintenance, and assisting engineers in inspecting products, conducting tests, and collecting data Experience leading teams and working with various external stakeholders Experience analyzing information, systems specifications, data gathering and analytical techniques, and systems evaluation methodology Proficient in MS Office - Project, Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team Physical Demands: Must be able to lift up to 15 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 currently hold a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.
Bowhead / UIC Technical Services
Dahlgren, Virginia
Overview Bowhead is seeking a FPGA Engineer to join our team that supports the Hypersonics Projectiles Division of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren and contribute to the development of high-performance digital systems. In this role, you will design, implement, and optimize FPGA-based solutions for complex hardware applications. You will work with VHDL, Verilog, and high-level synthesis tools, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient and reliable hardware integration. Responsibilities • Design and develop FPGA-based architectures for real-time and high-speed applications. • Implement and optimize VHDL/Verilog code for FPGA designs. • Conduct simulation, synthesis, and timing analysis to ensure performance optimization. • Perform debugging and validation of FPGA designs using industry-standard tools and methodologies. • Collaborate with hardware, software, and systems engineering teams to develop integrated solutions. • Develop and maintain FPGA testbenches for functional verification. • Contribute to system integration, testing, and troubleshooting of FPGA-based hardware. • Document design specifications, implementation details, and test results. Qualifications • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field. • 3-7 years of experience in FPGA design and development. • Proficiency in HDL programming (VHDL, Verilog) and FPGA development tools (Vivado, Quartus, etc.). • Strong understanding of digital logic design, high-speed interfaces, and embedded systems. • Experience with hardware/software co-design and debugging tools (Oscilloscope, JTAG, Signal Analyzer). • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects effectively. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience with Xilinx, Altera (Intel FPGA), or Lattice FPGA architectures. • Knowledge of C/C++, Python for FPGA development. • Understanding of high-performance computing, signal processing, and networking applications. • Familiarity with System Verilog, UVM methodology, or high-level synthesis (HLS). Physical Demands: Must be able to lift up to 50 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 currently hold a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.
03/01/2026
Full time
Overview Bowhead is seeking a FPGA Engineer to join our team that supports the Hypersonics Projectiles Division of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren and contribute to the development of high-performance digital systems. In this role, you will design, implement, and optimize FPGA-based solutions for complex hardware applications. You will work with VHDL, Verilog, and high-level synthesis tools, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient and reliable hardware integration. Responsibilities • Design and develop FPGA-based architectures for real-time and high-speed applications. • Implement and optimize VHDL/Verilog code for FPGA designs. • Conduct simulation, synthesis, and timing analysis to ensure performance optimization. • Perform debugging and validation of FPGA designs using industry-standard tools and methodologies. • Collaborate with hardware, software, and systems engineering teams to develop integrated solutions. • Develop and maintain FPGA testbenches for functional verification. • Contribute to system integration, testing, and troubleshooting of FPGA-based hardware. • Document design specifications, implementation details, and test results. Qualifications • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field. • 3-7 years of experience in FPGA design and development. • Proficiency in HDL programming (VHDL, Verilog) and FPGA development tools (Vivado, Quartus, etc.). • Strong understanding of digital logic design, high-speed interfaces, and embedded systems. • Experience with hardware/software co-design and debugging tools (Oscilloscope, JTAG, Signal Analyzer). • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects effectively. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience with Xilinx, Altera (Intel FPGA), or Lattice FPGA architectures. • Knowledge of C/C++, Python for FPGA development. • Understanding of high-performance computing, signal processing, and networking applications. • Familiarity with System Verilog, UVM methodology, or high-level synthesis (HLS). Physical Demands: Must be able to lift up to 50 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 currently hold a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.
Bowhead / UIC Technical Services
Dahlgren, Virginia
Overview Bowhead seeks a Senior Systems Engineer as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the development of technology solutions from project inception to demonstration and test for enhanced expeditionary engagement capabilities. The successful candidate will have experience with integrated systems, guidance, navigation, and sensors to improve accuracy and effectively engage moving targets with indirect fires. This position is Part-Time (20 hours a week), On-Site at the Dahlgren Bowhead office. Responsibilities • Analyzes actual and predictable operational activities to develop a quantitative, rational basis for technology investigation, decision making or resource allocation. • Utilizes modeling and measuring techniques, mathematics, statistical methods, engineering methods, and other necessary techniques. • Provides integral support in the requirements determination, conceptualization, design, development, testing, verification, and documentation of modeling and simulation based decision support system applications. • While not a supervisory position, may provide work leadership for team members. Qualifications • Requires Bachelor's Degree in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline. Master preferred • Twelve (12) years professional technical experience including at least six (6) years specialized experience in the areas of Model Based Systems Engineering, Weapons and/or Weapon Systems programs concept definition, design, integration, testing, and engineering. • 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 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 currently hold a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location. MN1
03/01/2026
Full time
Overview Bowhead seeks a Senior Systems Engineer as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the development of technology solutions from project inception to demonstration and test for enhanced expeditionary engagement capabilities. The successful candidate will have experience with integrated systems, guidance, navigation, and sensors to improve accuracy and effectively engage moving targets with indirect fires. This position is Part-Time (20 hours a week), On-Site at the Dahlgren Bowhead office. Responsibilities • Analyzes actual and predictable operational activities to develop a quantitative, rational basis for technology investigation, decision making or resource allocation. • Utilizes modeling and measuring techniques, mathematics, statistical methods, engineering methods, and other necessary techniques. • Provides integral support in the requirements determination, conceptualization, design, development, testing, verification, and documentation of modeling and simulation based decision support system applications. • While not a supervisory position, may provide work leadership for team members. Qualifications • Requires Bachelor's Degree in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline. Master preferred • Twelve (12) years professional technical experience including at least six (6) years specialized experience in the areas of Model Based Systems Engineering, Weapons and/or Weapon Systems programs concept definition, design, integration, testing, and engineering. • 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 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 currently hold a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location. MN1