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Sensor Systems Engineering and Technical Support (SSETS) Landing Page at Bowhead / UIC Technical Services

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Overview Sensor Systems Engineering and Technical Support (SSETS) Landing Page (SSETS-3): Bowhead is seeking to network with individuals to join our team for newly awarded contract effort to provide engineering and technical support services to support NSWCDD at the warfare center, test facilities,Contractor facilities, and in the field. This support shall be provided in the general Sensor Work Areas of: RequirementsDevelopment, Systems Engineering, Analysis, Modeling, Hardware Design, Signal Processing, Sensor Operation, Test and Evaluation,Sensor Certification, and Sensor Requirement Verification. This position does not allow for telecommuting and all work will be performed on-site in Dahlgren, VA. Responsibilities List of open positions Aegis/Spy Certification Lead Engineer 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 Qualifications Bachelor's degree from a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) as a professional engineering curriculum in one of the following fields: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineer, Electronics Engineering.or Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following fields of study: Mathematics, Computer Science, or Physics. or Master's degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following fields of study: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineer, Electronics Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or Physics. or Ph.D degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following fields of study: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineer, Electronics Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or Physics. Experience with either or both of: AN/SPY-1, AN/SPY-6 AEGIS experience required Basic 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 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 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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National salary averages
Expected mid-level
$37k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected
$27k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $60k

Strong candidate leverage

High demand and responsive wages. Negotiate confidently on all fronts.

Hiring leverage
Candidate-favored
Wage leverage
Moderate
Mobility
Good mobility

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: All experience levels

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Use competing offers and timing to your advantage.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
High turnover market

Many openings, but pay doesn't scale as much with experience.

+8%
10yr growth
Typical: High school diploma or equivalent

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024