Engineer I

Overview

ENGINEER I (NHTSA): 

Bowhead is seeking an Engineer I to support the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in Washington, DC on the New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) team. This position requires knowledge, at a comprehensive professional level, of the application of engineering theories, techniques, and methods to the gathering, classification, and interpretation of analytical information.  

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of motor vehicle transportation related areas of research and engineering.  

• Demonstrate skill in development of analysis plans; research report review; assimilation, aggregation; analysis of evolving technologies enabling modern motor vehicle safety capabilities; and in the development of presentations and technical reports.  

• Demonstrate proficiency with the use of various types of databases and spreadsheet software. 

• Demonstrate ability to manage a variety of tasks simultaneously. 

• Exhibit excellent attention to detail and accuracy. 

• Thrive in a fast-paced environment where priorities evolve and new challenges arise regularly. 

Qualifications

• B.S. degree preferred.  

• Two (2 ) years of experience.  

• High skill levels in MS Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) and Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Drive, and Slides). 

• Experience developing presentations and writing technical reports. 

Desired Skills: 

• Experience with vehicle crashworthiness and restraint systems, vehicle full-scale crash testing, component level testing, New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) and Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) test procedures, and related data analysis. 

• Experience with vehicle crash avoidance systems. 

• The ideal candidate is innovative, highly motivated, process-driven, detail oriented, an effective communicator, a team player, and passionate about vehicle safety.

Physical Demands: • Must be able to lift up 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 REQUIRED: Must be able to obtain a security clearance at the Public Trust level. A minimum of three (3) years US residency, or US Citizenship, is required for a Public Trust clearance at this location.

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Salary : $100,000 - $130,000