C5ISR Engineer

Overview

C5ISR Engineer (SAMD):

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

Responsibilities

• Perform systems engineering and analysis of FMS country requirements.

• 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.

• 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 andanalyze market research results.

• 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

• 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.

• Conduct and participate in witnessing test and acceptance events

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, in an Engineering or related field.

• 10+ years of relevant experience.

• Familiarity with multiple C5ISR technologies, such as Radios, Communication equipment,Night Vision Devices (NVDs), IT equipment, Generators, Sensors, and Satellites.

• FMS experience

• Experience writing technical documentations including ARPs, SOW/PWS, IGCE, Acquisition Plan, J&A,Technical Evaluations, MTCR Memos.

• Formalized training completed in Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR)

• Ability to prepare and brief senior management.

• Effective communication with a wide range of groups including internal and external customers and high-ranking government officials

• Highly 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 SOW/PWS documentation. Aptitude to work independently under general guidelines or objectives that supports a team goal.

• Must be willing to travel, including OCONUS

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

Target salary range is between $110,000 - $150,000 commensurate with experience.

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.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must currently hold a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.

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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.

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ID 2026-26556

Category Engineering

Location : Location US-MD-Aberdeen

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain N/A

Minimum Clearance Required Secret

Travel Requirement Less than 10%