Engineer - Jedi-in-Training

Bowler Pons Solutions Solutions Consultants

Job Location:

Annapolis, MD - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 85000 - 115000

Posted on: 29-08-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Location: Annapolis MD (HQ) Up to 50% Travel
Clearance: U.S. Citizenship required ability to obtain DoD clearance
About the Role
At Bowler Pons we dont just engineer systemswe solve problems no one else wants to touch. Were looking for an early-career engineer who isnt afraid to dive into the unknown figure out why things are breaking and then fix them.
This isnt a role for someone who wants to sit behind a screen all day. One week youll be in our Annapolis lab experimenting with new tech. The next week you might be standing in front of a gate at a military base running cables troubleshooting sensors or explaining to a customer why their system is misbehavingand how youre going to make it better.
We need someone curious relentless and ambitious. The kind of person who treats technical issues like puzzles doesnt rest until the pieces fit and has the grit to learn anything they dont already know. Youll be stepping into the shoes of a retiring Jedi Master who has been critical to our clients for years. This is your chance to train grow and eventually carry the torch.
What Youll Do

Diagnose and troubleshoot complex technical issues across electronics computing networking and control systems.
Perform root cause analysis and develop solutions that sticknot just band-aids.
Learn new technologies on the fly from sensors PLCs and HMIs to advanced sensors and secure networks.
Integrate configure and develop custom solutions that utilize commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) technologies as well as internally developed concepts from hardware software and creative sources.
Support real-world deployments: installing testing and refining security and automation technologies in the field.
Perform system requirements verification validation and testing to ensure your customer gets what they paid for.
Collaborate with technology/product manufacturers engineers developers and customer teams to turn wild ideas into working solutions.
Document what works what doesnt and how we can make it better next time.

Required Skills & Mindset

BS in Engineering (Electrical Mechanical Computer or Systems preferred). Fundamentals matter more than a specific concentration.
2-5 years experience in a hands-on applied engineering role (e.g. design development integration testing troubleshooting technical documentation)
Solid understanding of electronics and power fundamentals (AC/DC power supplies wiring grounding).
Basic knowledge of networking (IP addressing switches/routers how to get a device talking on a network).
Curiosity about how things work paired with the drive to figure it out when they dont.
Ability to work in high-stress real-world environments where things rarely go by the book.
Willingness to travel (up to 50%) and get hands-on with customers vendors and field installs.
U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain/maintain DoD clearance.

Nice-to-Haves (Teach Yourself Learn with Us or Pick Up as You Go)

Familiarity with control systems (ICS PLCs HMIs industrial automation).
Exposure to TCP/IP MODBUS or other field protocols.
Experience with sensors relays and low-voltage systems.
Comfort with 2D/3D CAD system diagrams or technical documentation.
A tinkerers mindsetmaybe youve built PCs wired cars hacked IoT devices or jury-rigged something until it worked.

Why Join Us
At Bowler Pons were not a defense giant were a fast-moving veteran-owned 8(a)-certified startup solving hard problems in security automation and threat detection. That means:

Big impact small team. You wont be a cogyoull be the person clients call when things get tough.
Learn fast grow fast. Youll get mentorship from a seasoned Jedi engineer but the expectation is youll quickly become the one others come to for answers.
Startup energy. We move fast break barriers and expect everyone to take ownership.
Perks & benefits. Tuition reimbursement paid leave professional development support and the chance to work on tech that actually matters.

About Bowler Pons: Bowler Pons Solutions Consultants LLC is a fast-growing Minority-Owned Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned 8(a)-certified Small Business based in Annapolis MD. As a solutions provider we deliver cutting-edge technology and comprehensive support for our clients toughest challenges in the fields of physical and cyber security IT and network administration and systems engineering. As an employer we pride ourselves on offering best-in-class benefits including generous tuition reimbursement paid leave 401(k) profit sharing 100% employer-paid group healthcare plan option and opportunities for mentorship and professional development in combination with the personal connections of a small business. Find out more at .

Required Experience:

Manager

Location: Annapolis MD (HQ) Up to 50% TravelClearance: U.S. Citizenship required ability to obtain DoD clearanceAbout the RoleAt Bowler Pons we dont just engineer systemswe solve problems no one else wants to touch. Were looking for an early-career engineer who isnt afraid to dive into the unknown ...

Diagnose and troubleshoot complex technical issues across electronics computing networking and control systems.
Perform root cause analysis and develop solutions that sticknot just band-aids.
Learn new technologies on the fly from sensors PLCs and HMIs to advanced sensors and secure networks.
Integrate configure and develop custom solutions that utilize commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) technologies as well as internally developed concepts from hardware software and creative sources.
Support real-world deployments: installing testing and refining security and automation technologies in the field.
Perform system requirements verification validation and testing to ensure your customer gets what they paid for.
Collaborate with technology/product manufacturers engineers developers and customer teams to turn wild ideas into working solutions.
Document what works what doesnt and how we can make it better next time.

Required Skills & Mindset

BS in Engineering (Electrical Mechanical Computer or Systems preferred). Fundamentals matter more than a specific concentration.
2-5 years experience in a hands-on applied engineering role (e.g. design development integration testing troubleshooting technical documentation)
Solid understanding of electronics and power fundamentals (AC/DC power supplies wiring grounding).
Basic knowledge of networking (IP addressing switches/routers how to get a device talking on a network).
Curiosity about how things work paired with the drive to figure it out when they dont.
Ability to work in high-stress real-world environments where things rarely go by the book.
Willingness to travel (up to 50%) and get hands-on with customers vendors and field installs.
U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain/maintain DoD clearance.

Nice-to-Haves (Teach Yourself Learn with Us or Pick Up as You Go)

Familiarity with control systems (ICS PLCs HMIs industrial automation).
Exposure to TCP/IP MODBUS or other field protocols.
Experience with sensors relays and low-voltage systems.
Comfort with 2D/3D CAD system diagrams or technical documentation.
A tinkerers mindsetmaybe youve built PCs wired cars hacked IoT devices or jury-rigged something until it worked.

Why Join Us
At Bowler Pons were not a defense giant were a fast-moving veteran-owned 8(a)-certified startup solving hard problems in security automation and threat detection. That means:

Big impact small team. You wont be a cogyoull be the person clients call when things get tough.
Learn fast grow fast. Youll get mentorship from a seasoned Jedi engineer but the expectation is youll quickly become the one others come to for answers.
Startup energy. We move fast break barriers and expect everyone to take ownership.
Perks & benefits. Tuition reimbursement paid leave professional development support and the chance to work on tech that actually matters.