li>Perform Failure Mode Effectiveness Analysis (FMEA), construct Failure Analysis Logic Trees (FALTs), and generate Target Vulnerability Characterizations (TVCs) in support of system-level survivability and lethality evaluations. Engineer/Vulnerability Module & Engagement Analyst (DETO-2026-24615):
Bowhead seeks new team members in their support to the Navy’s Weapons Systems Munitions Integration and Hypersonic division.
The successful candidate shall have experience with guidance algorithms (proportional navigation, pursuit guidance, optimal guidance, intercept geometry), navigation & estimation, Kalman filtering (EKF/UKF), inertial navigation, GPS/INS integration, sensor fusion, control engineering, PID, LQR, state space control, autopilot design, stability & robustness analysis, M&S (Modeling & Simulation), MATLAB/Simulink, Python (NumPy/SciPy), C/C++ for embedded or real time simulation, and familiarity with 6 DOF modeling.• • Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related discipline or a Master’s degree (preferred) with coursework such as Modern Control Systems, Modern (or Optimal) Control Theory, MIMO Control, Linear Systems Theory, Robotics, [Optimal] State Estimation, or courses with Sensing, Navigation, Localization, or Mapping in the name.
This role requires a strong understanding of virtualization technologies, scripting languages, operating systems, and complex system architectures. The engineer will troubleshoot issues, document procedures, and collaborate with other team members to ensure the stability, security, and performance of the CIAT infrastructure.
Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish. Actively participate in daily operations stand-up meetings to provide updates on ongoing activities, highlight key operational priorities, and address any challenges or risks impacting mission success.
Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish. Experience explaining complex technical topics to different audiences, whether that's fellow engineers, program managers, or customer leadership.
Washington DC, DC6 days ago
li>Cloud Operations & Reliability: Experience designing highly available systems using Azure-native tools for monitoring, backup, disaster recovery, and cost optimization. Virtualization & Core Infrastructure: Deep expertise in VMware (vSphere, ESXi, NSX, vCenter, SRM) and enterprise compute, storage, networking, and Active Directory.