**Overview** MECHANICAL ENGINEER - TEST AND EVALUATION (AT): The Mechanical Engineer - Test and Evaluation position is responsible for supporting manufacturing projects. This position combines hands-on technical work and maintenance of equipment and supplies. The ideal candidate has a strong mechanical aptitude, familiarity with engineering drawings and quality assurance techniques, organizational skills, in depth experience with precision machining operations, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The position is 100% on site in Indian Head, MD. **Responsibilities** - Provide highly technical expertise and guidance in solving complex engineering problems - Perform in all phases of hardware design, development, integration/implementation, and analysis - Plan and conduct engineering feasibility studies for the design improvement modifications and implementation of advanced technologies - Develop standards and guidelines for tasks being performed - Interface with government personnel **Qualifications** + Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in mechanical engineering or related field. + Minimum 5 years of experience. + Strong self-starter with the ability to lead technical efforts and work independently with minimal oversight. + Experience with DOD acquisition process, environmental testing, and systems integration testing. + Ability to define test objectives, develop test plans and procedures, analyze and interpret test data, and support failure investigations and root cause analysis. + Strong technical writing skills, with experience authoring test plans, procedures, and detailed technical reports. + Experience supporting test events at government ranges or contractor facilities. + Hands-on experience with developmental and qualification testing, including shock, vibration, thermal, and other MIL-STD test environments. + Proficiency in 3D CAD tools (e.g., Creo, SolidWorks) + Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to independently drive tasks and lead support staff or cross-functional teams to successful completion. + In the office up to 5 days per week as required with option for situational telework. Physical Demand: + Frequent walking, standing, and moving between workstations in the machine shop environment. + Ability to lift and move materials or parts weighing up to 50 pounds. + Regular exposure to noise, dust, and vibrations typical of a machine shop. + Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required, including safety glasses, gloves, and hearing protection. + Occasional bending, kneeling, and reaching to access materials or equipment. SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to maintain a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location. \#LI-KC1 Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC's Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant's resume/application may be subject to verification. Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes. UIC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE/D/V. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. All candidates must apply online at www.uicalaska.com, and submit a completed application for all positions they wish to be considered. Once the employment application has been completed and submitted, any changes to the application after submission may not be reviewed. Please contact a UIC HR Recruiter if you have made a significant change to your application. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), persons unable to complete an online application should contact UIC Human Resources for assistance (https://uicalaska.com/careers/recruitment/). The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs. **Join our Talent Community!** Join our Talent Community (https://talentconnect.uicalaska.com/government-services/talentcommunity) to receive updates on new opportunities and future events. **ID** _2025-22905_ **Category** _Engineering_ **Location : Location** _US-VA-King George_ **Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain** _Secret_ **Minimum Clearance Required** _Secret_ **Travel Requirement** _Less than 10%_