Overview
Anti-Tamper Systems Engineer:
Bowhead is seeking an Anti-Tamper Systems Engineer for an upcoming effort in Patuxent River, MD. The Anti-Tamper Systems Engineer will provide technical leadership in the development, design, and evaluation of engineering solutions supporting the protection of military systems and technologies against unauthorized access, exploitation, or compromise. This position will apply advanced systems engineering principles and specialized anti-tamper methods and techniques to support Department of Defense applications.
Responsibilities
Identify, analyze, and develop solutions to complex engineering problems.
Apply advanced systems engineering methods and tools to support system development.
Research, design, develop, and evaluate anti-tamper methods, techniques, and systems.
Support engineering activities involving the protection of military systems and technologies.
Apply engineering principles to assess and address system vulnerabilities.
Provide technical leadership and guidance on anti-tamper engineering activities.
Coordinate and oversee the work of engineering team members.
Track project progress and participate in project planning, resource allocation, and event coordination.
Qualifications
Master's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related scientific discipline from an accredited college or university.
A Bachelor's degree in an applicable discipline plus four additional years of relevant experience may substitute for the Master's degree, requiring 14 total years of experience.
Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience (14 years when using the degree substitution).
At least 5 years of experience directly related to anti-tamper methods, techniques, and systems in DoD applications.
Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in the applicable engineering discipline.
Must apply for an Anti-Tamper Certificate through the Navy Anti-Tamper Certification Holder within 90 days of performance start.
Physical Demands:
Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds
Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically
Target salary is $ 125,000 - $180,000 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 Top Secret level with SCI eligibilty. US Citizenship is a requirement for Top Secret clearance at this location.
LI-JS
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 2026-26585
Category Information Technology
Location : Location US-MD-Patuxent River
Min USD $125,000.00/Yr.
Max USD $180,000.00/Yr.
Minimum Clearance Required Top Secret
Travel Requirement Less than 10%
