Engineering Technician V (CNC Machinist)

Overview

Engineering Technician V(CNC Machinist) (H40-2026-26473)

Bowhead seeks an Engineering Technician V(CNC Machinist) on a newly awarded contract supportinge Battle Management System (BMS) family of projects. In this role, we are seeking a hands-on Engineering Technician V(CNC Machinist) who has experience with both HAAS VF2 and VF3 model machines and has the fundamentals of engineer prototyping processes. This position is heavily hardware/mechanically focused, prioritizing physical buildouts, custom mounts, and hands-on fabrication, with some Tig welding of aluminum. Travel of 5% annually can be expected.

Responsibilities

Engineering Technician V(CNC Machinist)shall provide hands-on Engineering Technician mechanical/machinist focused competency, prioritizing prototyping buildouts, custom designs, and hands-on fabrication, utilizing Engineering drawings in an accordance with DoD processes. As anEngineering Technician V(CNC Machinist), duties & responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Prototype Fabrication and Modification: Read and work from mechanical technical drawing packages, CAD blueprints, and interface documents/software with SolidWorks, MasterCam or Camworks software packages and fabricate prototype artifacts per engineering specifications, via HASS VF2 and VF3; 3‑axis vertical machining center designed system.

Prototype Fabrication : Assemble, secure, and inspect complex prototype artifacts to DoD engineering standards in accordance with DoD standards. Confirm physical configurations match designs.

Workload Management : Manage workload supporting multiple projects, establishing tooling setup, work layouts, and establishing quality control for end article review prior to engineering review. Maintain laboratory cleanliness, physical workspace safety, tool inventories, and consumable stock, ensuring the shop is operated in accordance with DoD work environments.

Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting: Familiar with basic machine shop equipment troubleshooting to include programming software, and setup of complex machine assemblies.

Cross-Functional Support : Support engineering design teams with ability to understand complex CAD drawings, and initial design technical drawings, and assist with TIG welding of aluminum.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or passing score on the General Education Development (GED) exam

• Seven (7) years of full-time professional experience working as an Engineering Technician in providing technical support related to mechanical development, and fabrication production, or testing directly in support of the Department of Defense.

• Five (5) years of demonstrated hands-on fabrication experience via CNC machining, mechanical fabrication, testing and troubleshooting of hardware assemblies in a professional engineering environment. Experience in developing and testing solutions to solve technical problems in research and development, manufacturing, inspection, and maintenance; while assisting engineers in inspecting products, conducting tests, and collecting data. Experience with following published user manuals and maintenance documentation. In addition, experience reading, editing, and creating electrical drawings and system schematics.

• Experience with hands-on mechanical fabrication, cabling, electro-mechanical assembly, and platform-level systems integration in a professional aerospace or defense engineering environment.

• Proficiency reading and working with mechanical/electrical technical drawing packages, blueprints, and CAD models.

• Familiar with SolidWorks software, MasterCam ’25 and Camworks “25 software packages

• Excellent hands-on mechanical and fabrication skills, including standard HAAS equipment, Toolroom TL1 Lathe, ProtTrack, and Makino U6 H.E.A.T. as well as basic metal-working equipment.

• Strong troubleshooting skills focused on mechanical tolerances, and physical alignments.

• Familiar with TIG welding aluminum design

• EDM machining experience.

• 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 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 be able to obtain and maintain 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 .

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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 2026-26473

Category Engineering

Location : Location US-VA-Dahlgren

SCA Hourly Rate USD $46.96/Hr.

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain N/A

Minimum Clearance Required Secret

Travel Requirement Less than 10%