Full-Time
Sensor Systems Engineering and Technical Support
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Posted on 11/30/2025
Bowhead
1,001-5,000 employees
Federal contracting arm delivering IT services
No salary listed
No H1B Sponsorship
Dahlgren, VA, USA
In Person
US Top Secret Clearance Required
 IT & Security (1) |
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- Bachelor’s degree from an engineering school with at least one ABET-accredited curriculum in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Electronics Engineering; or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Mathematics, Computer Science, or Physics; or Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or Physics; or Ph.D. degree from an accredited college or university in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or Physics.
- Experience with either or both of AN/SPY-1 and AN/SPY-6
- AEGIS experience required
- Basic level skills in the Microsoft Office software suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, and 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
- Security clearance requirements: Must currently hold a Secret clearance; US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance for this location
- 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
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- Aegis/Spy RADAR Engineer
- Combat Systems RADAR Engineer/Scientist
- Journeyman Engineer/Scientist
- Production G/ATOR Engineer
- RADAR Modeling and Simulation Engineer
- RADAR Systems Engineer
- RADAR Systems Spectrum Engineer
- System Testing Engineer/Scientist
Bowhead, via UIC Government Services (UICGS), provides federal contracting and government services to defense and civilian agencies. It offers IT, logistics and marine services, engineering, program management, and development and support of military training and modeling and simulations. It coordinates a family of subsidiary companies to tailor end-to-end solutions, including operations and maintenance and lifecycle support. Its goal is to help federal agencies meet missions by delivering reliable, integrated contracting services and mission-ready programs.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Alexandria, Virginia
Founded
1999
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- GSA OASIS and 8(a) STARS III enable flexible federal IT contracting.
- 3,000 employees support nearly 300 contracts for scalability.
- Iñupiat values drive tailored engineering and logistics solutions.
What critics are saying
- 8(a) certification expires upon $150M revenue in 12-24 months.
- Delta integration fails, causing revenue loss in 6-18 months.
- DoD concentration eliminates 60-80% revenue on contract loss.
What makes Bowhead unique
- Bowhead leverages Alaska Native Corporation status for sole-source contracts.
- Bowhead operates 30+ subsidiaries across six business lines like IT and manufacturing.
- 2024 Delta acquisition adds military training and DoD space expertise.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Company News
Ukpeagvik Inupiat Corp. (UIC) has acquired a majority interest in Delta Solutions & Strategies, a service-disabled veteran-owned small business. Delta is now part of UIC's Bowhead Family of Companies within its government services division. The acquisition, led by UIC COO Jeevan Pokharel, aims to enhance Bowhead’s growth in the Department of Defense and space sectors. Delta will gain access to more DOD and federal contracts, expanding its market and expertise.