Overview
Systems Engineer (F3008 2025-22809):
Bowhead seeks a Systems Engineer to support the NAVAIR Crew Served Weapons In-Service Engineering activity in Crane, IN. The Systems Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the safety, reliability, and maintainability of machine guns up to .50 caliber and aircraft gun mounts for Navy and Marine Corps helicopters.
Responsibilities
Essential duties include:
Conduct Failure Mode Effect and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) on guns and mounts.
Conduct root cause analysis on failures and determine corrective actions.
Review developmental designs for reliability and maintainability concerns.
Develop test plans/reports and conduct qualification testing of new systems, guns, or upgrades.
Review maintenance and operating procedures to ensure completeness.
Establish inspection procedures in conformance with Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) guidelines.
Develop, review, and/or implement approved Engineering Change Proposals.
Collaborate with engineering design teams to develop system upgrades.
Review technical drawings and assign quality assurance provisions.
Other duties as assigned.
This position requires a strong working knowledge of mechanical design principals such as:
Static and dynamic material failure analysis, including the ability to interpret Finite Element Analysis data and translate into inspection criterion.
Corrosion theory and prevention techniques, including selection of surface finishes and treatments.
Fastener selection and torque calculation to developoptimal pre-loading.
Qualifications
Bacherlor's degree with two (2) to five (5) years of experience.
Familiarity with NAVAIR processes, including the flight clearance process.
Ability to pass the Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives (AA&E) screening.
Ability to obtain an explosive handling certification.
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 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.
UIC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE/D/V. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
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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 2025-22809
Category Engineering
Location : Location US-IN-Crane
Minimum Clearance Required Secret
Travel Requirement N/A
