7 jobs found in Dahlgren, VA

Overview Machinist (Engineering Technician IV) (EPFAB-2026-24702): Bowhead is seeking a qualified Machinist to join the Machine Shop team at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) in Virginia. This position offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with the U.S. Navy in the development of prototypes and short-run production work, contributing to critical national defense projects. Our machinists are responsible for programming, setting up, and machining parts in accordance with Department of Defense (DoD) specifications and models. The role involves working with a wide range of materials, including aluminum, exotic steels, plastics, Inconel, and titanium. We provide self-help training on SolidWorks and CAMWorks, offering opportunities for continuous skill development and career advancement. Government-provided tools will be available to support your work. This intermediate to upper-level position requires a minimum of eight years of experience. The...

Overview Machine Shop Lead (ETVI) (EPFAB-2026-25616): Bowhead seeks a Machine Shop Lead (ETVI) who serves as the Machine Shop Lead for a high-volume fabrication and manufacturing operation supporting U.S. Navy programs. This position is responsible for planning, estimating, coordinating, and supervising machine shop activities while serving as the primary interface between engineering customers, government technical personnel, procurement personnel, and production staff. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership for prototype and production machining projects, ensuring quality, schedule, safety, and customer satisfaction objectives are achieved. Bowhead offers: Engineering Technician VI position pays $56.81 per hour, plus $5.09 per hour for H&W (Health and Welfare) A total of 28 paid days off per year. (Described below) Paid vacation accrued up to 10 days a year. Paid sick leave accrued up to 7 days a year. Paid holidays 11 per year. Up to $175 for...

Responsibilities This position serves as a Senior Electrical Engineer for the Battle Management System (BMS) family of projects. The Electrical Engineer will apply robust electrical engineering processes working closely with the Electrical team already established in H42. Seeking experienced person with hands on fabrication skills (soldering, cable making, use oscilloscope, volt meter, small hand tools, crimper, PCB assembly). This candidate will have skills in electronic circuits, semiconductors, logic design, schematic capture and PCB layout, cable/harness design, and microprocessors. The Senior Electrical Engineer will be expected to communicate and collaborate on a regular basis with H42 EE team to clarify program intent, identify problems, suggest changes, and develop and document solutions. Some of additional duties may include participating in the installation, integration, and testing of the developed changes at Dahlgren. As a Senior Electrical Engineer responsibilities...

Senior Mechanical Engineer Location: Dahlgren, VA (On-Site) This role requires full-time, on-site support in Dahlgren, VA; remote or telework arrangements are not available. Employment Type: Full-Time Salary Range: $100,000 - $150,000 annually Position Description ShadowObjects, LLC is seeking a highly experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to support advanced engineering initiatives within a Department of Defense (DoD) environment in Dahlgren, VA. This is a full-time, on-site position supporting mission-critical programs. The selected candidate will serve as a subject matter expert responsible for leading mechanical design efforts and supporting the full lifecycle of engineering development, including design, analysis, testing, and production of complex mechanical and electromechanical systems. Primary Responsibilities Design, develop, and evaluate mechanical and electromechanical systems and components Apply principles of mechanics and materials to...

Overview Job specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. SUMMARY: The Senior Systems Engineer (SSE) will provide support in three broad functional areas. These include Requirements Identification, Acquisition, Systems and Facility Engineering Support. Requirements Identification includes the gathering and analysis of Aegis weapon systems documentation. Acquisition includes determining parts or components required for various projects and requirements. Systems and Facility Engineering includes engineering space allocation and connectivity equipment necessary to establish Laboratories in the IWSL to meet facility user test requirements. The position is not covered under the Service Contract Act (SCA) Davis Bacon Act (DBA), or union. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Gather and investigate tactical requirements from IWSL and...

Overview DRAFTER/ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (AT): Bowhead seeks a Drafter/Engineering Technician to support the Advanced Technologies business line located in King George, VA. This position provides technical drafting support to engineering teams engaged in the design, development, integration, and testing of weapon systems. This role produces detailed CAD models, engineering drawings, and technical documentation that align with program requirements, configuration control standards, and DoD technical data specifications. This position works closely with mechanical, electrical, and systems engineers to translate design concepts into accurate and manufacturable technical packages. Responsibilities Technical Drafting & Modeling Produce 2D and 3D CAD models for mechanical assemblies, subcomponents, wiring diagrams, and system layouts related to weapon systems and associated support equipment. Generate detailed engineering drawings including dimensions, tolerances, material...

Overview SCCI is hiring a Electrical Engineer (EE) for the Battle Management System (BMS) portfolio of projects. In this position you will apply robust electrical engineering processes working closely with the BMS Electrical team. The successful candidate will be expected to communicate and collaborate on a regular basis with EE team to clarify program intent, identify problems, suggest changes, and develop and document solutions. Additional duties may include participating in the installation, integration, and testing of the developed changes at Dahlgren. This position is located in Dahlgren, VA . SCCI offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability benefits, 401k with Company Match, time off consisting of 2 weeks of paid vacation, 48 hours of sick/personal leave, and 11 paid Holidays. Responsibilities: Design custom printed circuit boards using ARM based microcontrollers to control weapons on BMS platforms...