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UIC Government Services and the Bowhead Family of Companies

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Location
Dahlgren, VA
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Secret clearance

Job overview

Bowhead is networking with candidates for a proposal effort supporting engineering and technical services at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division. Potential positions span engineering, software, systems, technician, program management, analysis, training, and technical writing. The team would support development, testing, integration, and fielding of weapon and detection systems, along with related operational, reporting, database, and publication support.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Microsoft OfficeWordExcelOutlookPowerPointCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsJudgmentIndependent WorkTeamworkLiftingStanding and WalkingTwisting, Bending, and Squatting

Qualifications

Secret Security ClearanceUS CitizenshipValid Driver License

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Overview

NSWC Engineering Support Services Landing Page (NSWCESS-2026-26548):

Bowhead is seeking to network with individuals to join our team for our proposal effort to provide system engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer hardware and software engineering, design and technical engineering, configuration management, mechanical and electrical engineering technician services, field service support, project management and project management support functions, and technical writing services at NSWC Dahlgren Division.

Why Bowhead?

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects in a dynamic and supportive environment.

  • Career growth and professional development opportunities.

Responsibilities

We are seeking talented individuals to fill various positions for an upcoming opportunity at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD). Our team will focus all technical and engineering stages of development, test, integration, and fielding of safe and innovative weapon control systems, detection systems support, advanced weapon systems support, autonomous system support, mechanical and electrical technician support towards assembly and integration. Other duties indirectly supporting these efforts include providing business operational and financial reporting support, writing technical documentation, maintaining technical databases, and editorial support of technical publications.

Available Positions:

Program Manager

Deputy Program Manager

Senior Weapons Software Engineer

Senior Weapons Systems Engineer

Senior Weapons Engineering Technician

Senior Software Engineer

Senior Systems Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Systems Trainer

Systems Engineer

AR/VR Software Engineer

Software Engineer

Senior Systems Tester

System Tester

System Trainer

Systems Analyst

Configuration Management Analyst

Information Assurance(IA) Specialist (CSWF)

Systems Administrator(CSWF)

Information Technology(IT) Specialist (CSWF)

Compouter SImulation Developer

Software Tools Developer

Software Tools Administrator

Systems Data Analyst

Engineer

Junio AR/VR Engineer

Junior Engineer

Program Analyst

Electronics Technician(Levels II-III)

Engineering Technician (Levels II-VI)

Technical Writer(Levels I-III)

Target salary is commensurate with experience and which individual posotion applying for.

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Qualifications

  • Degrees and experience levels required will vary upon position and contract requirements at time of award

  • Basic 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

Target salary is commensurate with experience and which individual posotion applying for.

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Physical Demands:

  • Must be able to lift up to 10 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.

Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC’s Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant’s resume/application may be subject to verification.

Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.

UIC is an equal opportunity employer. Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status EOE/D/V. Pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and subject to other state and federal requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity posters here .

All candidates must apply online at www.uicalaska.com , and submit a completed application for all positions they wish to be considered. Once the employment application has been completed and submitted, any changes to the application after submission may not be reviewed. Please contact a UIC HR Recruiter if you have made a significant change to your application. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), persons unable to complete an online application should contact UIC Human Resources for assistance www.uicalaska.com/careers/recruitment/ .

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.

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ID 2026-26548

Category Proposal Landing Page

Location : Location US-VA-Dahlgren

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain N/A

Minimum Clearance Required Secret

Travel Requirement N/A

How this job compares

Set against the 7,281 open Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Virginia median$104–160K/yr174 salary ranges
  • Virginia median$35–45/hr33 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 300 open Engineering jobs in Virginia and 7,281 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 10 years (4,986 postings).
Education
3,782 of the 7,281 open Engineering jobs (52%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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