Engineer II

Job Description

Overview
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ENGINEER II (NHTSA):

Bowhead is seeking an Engineer II to support the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in Washington, DC. This position requires in-depth 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
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* Demonstrate extensive 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 various types of databases and spreadsheet software, such as Microsoft Access and Excel.
* Exhibit excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Qualifications
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* B.S. degree preferred.
* Two (2 ) years of experience.
* High skill levels in MS Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
* Extensive experience developing presentations and writing technical reports.
* Experience or aptitude to work with one or more of the following:

* Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS)

* Crash Investigation Sampling System (CISS)

* Crash Reporting Sampling System (CRSS)

* Motor vehicle crash-related data files, including data from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Census Bureau, and R.L. Polk.

* A strong understanding of, or 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.
* A strong understanding of, or experience with, vehicle ADAS

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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