127 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...

Jr. Rocket Propulsion Engineer Location: Indian Head, MD Department: Engineering Services Type: Full-Time Min. Experience: Entry-Level Salary Range : $86,000 to $101,000 USD per year Advanced Technology & Research Corporation (www.atrcorp.com) is seeking to fill the following full-time permanent position. Based in Maryland and incorporated in 1973, ATR is an equal-opportunity engineering company with a solid reputation in various engineering disciplines for the government and Fortune 500 commercial customers. Salary for the position is competitive according to qualifications. ATR offers an attractive comprehensive benefits package, including Medical/Dental insurances, free basic life/ADD, and long-term and short-term disability insurances, 401(k) plan, educational assistance program, and 5 weeks of paid leave per year for minimum seniority. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national...

ERG is a research and consulting firm that provides a wide range of support to federal, state, and commercial clients. ERG offers multidisciplinary teams with nationally recognized skills in engineering, science, economics, public health, informational technology, and communications. We hire people with the best minds and then provide them with a vibrant and flexible environment in which to develop their careers. The qualified individual must be highly motivated with the skills to prioritize, perform, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment. ERG is seeking a junior electrical engineer to work with a team in developing electrical designs for maintenance, renovations, and upgrades to existing buildings and power distribution systems. Successful candidates for this role will have a strong drive for achieving goals and a high sense of personal ownership of projects. Being able to work individually and collaboratively will be critical capabilities for attaining position...

Rocket Propulsion Engineer Location: Indian Head, MD Department: Engineering Services Type: Full-Time Min. Experience: Mid-Level Salary Range : $100,000 to $115,000 USD per year Advanced Technology & Research Corporation (www.atrcorp.com) is seeking to fill the following full-time permanent position. Based in Maryland and incorporated in 1973, ATR is an equal-opportunity engineering company with a solid reputation in various engineering disciplines for the government and Fortune 500 commercial customers. Salary for the position is competitive according to qualifications. ATR offers an attractive comprehensive benefits package, including Medical/Dental insurances, free basic life/ADD, and long-term and short-term disability insurances, 401(k) plan, educational assistance program, and 5 weeks of paid leave per year for minimum seniority. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin,...

ERG is a research and consulting firm that provides a wide range of support to federal, state, and commercial clients. ERG offers multidisciplinary teams with nationally recognized skills in engineering, science, economics, public health, informational technology, and communications. We hire people with the best minds and then provide them with a vibrant and flexible environment in which to develop their careers. The qualified individual must be highly motivated with the skills to prioritize, perform, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment. ERG is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Design Engineer to independently develop electrical designs for renovations and upgrades to existing buildings and power distribution systems.. This is a fulltime onsite position at the Naval Support Facility (NSF) Indian Head. Indian Head, MD, is approximately 30 miles from Washington, DC, 25 miles from Alexandria, VA, and 60 miles from Fredericksburg, VA. Job Description:...

Grow Your Engineering Career with Soltesz Soltesz is seeking a motivated and talented Site / Civil Engineer II to join our Waldorf, Maryland office. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer to work on a diverse portfolio of land development projects throughout Southern Maryland and the Washington metropolitan region while collaborating with experienced engineers, planners, surveyors, and landscape architects. We are looking for a career-driven professional who enjoys technical problem-solving, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is eager to expand their experience across a variety of project types and disciplines. What You'll Do As a Site / Civil Engineer II, you will contribute to the planning, design, permitting, and construction support of residential, commercial, mixed-use, and public-sector development projects. Key responsibilities include: Prepare site and civil engineering design documents and construction plans Develop site...

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering has a Controls Engineer position in Fredericksburg, VA. This position is responsible for controls engineering project requirements involving control system design, control panel design, PLC programming, instrumentation, check out support and start-up assistance. Please Note: This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization, including H-1B sponsorship. Responsibilities Designs, develops, and implements control system (logic software and hardware) to meet process system requirements Develops schematics detailing control system configuration and wiring, and design equipment panel layouts on AutoCAD software Develop Sequence of Operation document detailing control strategies for the process under control. Lead design reviews with customer for review and approval of design documents Work at customer site to perform the system checkout and start-up of the integrated control system Develop the final record system...

Benchmark Utility Services is a premier design-build, site and underground utility construction firm, completing over 500 projects spanning over ten (10) years. With a heavy focus on mission critical facilities, our teams collaborate seamlessly to ensure our customers receive the highest level of service in the construction industry. At Benchmark, our success is fueled by our exceptional workforce. We prioritize training and professional development, encouraging our team to expand and enhance their unique skills, so they can fully realize their potential. If you are driven and passionate about excellence, we want to hear from you. Join us and be a part of our dynamic team, where your skills and ambitions will be nurtured and valued. Job Summary The Field Engineer (FE) supports the successful execution of utility construction projects by conducting precise site surveys, verifying installed utilities, and ensuring quality standards are met. Working closely with project management...

This position supports the efforts of the Engineering Department by proficient hands-on design and programing of process control systems for use in the auxiliary industrial machinery and material handling systems. Roles/ Responsibilities : Develops and designs electrical controls for use in auxiliary industrial machinery and material handling systems Designs, documents, programs, or contracts programming work for PLC circuits and systems Develops and maintains U.L. industrial control panel and flame control panel programs Troubleshoots, writes, and modifies control circuits on manufactured or testing machinery and systems Travels to customer's sites when required to develop, startup, or troubleshoot electrical, systems, PLC and proprietary controls on UNA-DYN supplied machinery and systems Creates and reads logic and flow diagrams for program design, programming, simulation and testing, and start-up Performs all aspects of start-up and commissioning new control systems...

Salary: $68,591.69 - $126,208.72 Annually Location : Spotsylvania, VA Job Type: Regular Full-Time (Exempt) Job Number: 02791 Department: Utilities Division: Engineering Operations Opening Date: 08/27/2026 Closing Date: 9/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Spotsylvania County is committed to maintaining a drug free workplace. Employees are prohibited from manufacturing, distributing, possessing or using controlled substances such as marijuana. A positive drug test result, confirmed use or impairment can be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination in accordance with our personnel policies. A positive pre-employment drug test will also disqualify a candidate for hire. General Statement of Job Under general supervision, this position performs engineering, project management, and other related assignments. Work involves water and sewer utilities project planning, design, design review, construction administration, distribution and collection systems...

Title: Technical Program Manager - Advanced Engineering and Prototyping Technical Program Manager - Advanced Engineering and Prototyping Lexington Park, MD As Technical Program Manager, you will lead KBR's specialized engineering lab in Lexington Park, MD, focused on rapid prototyping, advanced manufacturing, technology integration, and reverse engineering. You will guide the technical vision, engineering execution, and growth of a highly skilled team that transforms concepts into operationally relevant solutions. By combining engineering expertise with advanced manufacturing tools, digital design technologies, and innovative problem-solving approaches, the team delivers mission-critical capabilities with speed, quality, and precision. Role & Responsibilities: Technical Leadership, Development & Innovation: Serve as the Chief Engineer and senior technical authority for advanced aviation, defense, and technology development programs. Provide strategic...

Responsibilities Peraton is seeking a mid-level Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) engineer to provide support for our NAVAIR customer in Lexington Park/Patuxent River, MD. In this position you will have the opportunity to be part of critical jet aircraft and rotorcraft propulsion design and development projects. Be part of an exciting team making a difference for the US Naval Air Forces. What you will do: Primary duties will include supporting and enhancing ongoing fluid dynamics analysis projects in the Propulsion and Power organization You will use in-house tools to develop 3D flow models in support of our propulsion customers Current projects include the need to reduce flow separation, predict flow induced forcing on nozzles and inlets, and analyze heat transfer for current and future Navy aircraft systems Several projects involve proposing improved inlet and nozzle designs to improve the efficiency and durability of Navy and Marine Corps propulsion systems. This...

What We're Looking For At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners. This opportunity entails being responsible for assisting in the production and modification of bridge design calculations, technical reports, engineering plans and specifications for assigned projects. This position performs research, development, calculations, design and delivery in partnership with the project team. Applies engineering techniques, procedures and design criteria for projects ranging in size and complexity. Leverages technical knowledge and experience to assist in the execution and evaluation of project designs. Develops conceptual and detailed designs and calculations to support the project execution using...

What We're Looking For At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners. This opportunity entails being responsible for the production and modification of bridge design calculations, technical reports, engineering plans and specifications for assigned projects. This position works closely with the project manager to perform research, development, calculations, design and delivery. Applies engineering techniques, procedures and design criteria for projects ranging in size and complexity. Leverages technical knowledge, experience and client relationships to assist in the execution and evaluation of project designs. Develops conceptual and detailed designs and calculations to support the project...