Job Description:
MIKEL invests in people and technology - empowering the creative process, building responsive relationships, and propelling innovative solutions from conception to completion for the U.S. Navy. MIKEL is a small woman-owned business that has been providing Undersea Warfare Solutions to the Department of Defense since the company's inception in 1999.Be a part of our dynamic team whose solutions and services enable the Navy to solve their toughest problems and meet their mission requirements. We have undersea operations experience, combined with engineering and specific subject matter expertise, that provides an in-depth understanding of the problem and a novel, innovative and cost-effective solution. MIKEL is committed to providing an environment that challenges its employees to use and advance their skills and knowledge to provide solutions that exceed customer expectations.
Position:
Systems Engineer IIMIKEL, Inc. is seeking a motivated and experienced Systems Engineer II to join our In-Service Support team. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting technical investigations, analyzing system performance, and developing solutions to complex engineering challenges. You will work with a multi-disciplined team of engineers to support the development, testing, and maintenance of the AN/SQQ-89A(V)15 SONAR system.
Responsibilities:
Installation, Integration & Testing (INCO): Assist government personnel with software installation, checkout events, and Installation and Checkout (INCO) milestones onboard Fleet platforms and surface ship naval combatants.
Troubleshooting & Anomaly Analysis: Research, troubleshoot, and resolve critical issues preventing successful INCO; perform root-cause analysis on tactical systems and application software to isolate faults, degraded performance, intermittent operational anomalies, and non-recurring failures.
Combat System Assessment Support: Facilitate Combat Systems Assessment Testing (CSAT) events onboard active platforms, including prepping tactical systems and providing operational briefings to Ship's Company.
Test Plan & Procedure Development: Author, refine, and maintain comprehensive test plans and procedures to execute Test & Evaluation (T&E) for SONAR systems across diverse operational sites, including shipyards, maritime test vessels, sea-trial platforms, trainer sites, System Maintenance Facilities (SMFs), and Combat System Integration Sites (CSIS).Cybersecurity Verification & Validation: Develop specialized test plans and procedures to verify that cybersecurity vulnerability remediations across tactical SONAR baselines and lab infrastructure comply with government requirements without degrading real-time system performance.
Technical & Software Documentation Control: Manage version control and update essential baseline documentation, including Software Version Descriptions (SVDs), Technical Insertions (TIs), and software baseline documentation.
Reporting & Operational Briefings: Draft clear daily Situation Reports (SITREPs) and formal Test Completion Reports; deliver tactical and operational briefs to government stakeholders, leadership, and external agencies as required.
Fleet Distance Support: Monitor, investigate, and resolve Distance Support (DS) technical assistance requests originating from Fleet sailors and Regional Maintenance Centers (RMCs).Laboratory Operations & System Grooming: Support ground-based laboratory testing facilities through routine system grooming, software updates, maintenance, and environment upkeep.
Qualifications
Required:
Must be able to obtain a SECRET security clearance. A SECRET clearance requires United States Citizenship.6-10 years of verifiable experience with the AN/SQQ-89A(V)15.Ability to travel up to 30%.Strong problem-solving, organizational, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
Ability to work with little supervision within a larger team.
Strong customer service skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred: Linux/C+ programming experience. Basic electronics repair and theory experience.
Location:
Middletown, RIMIKEL offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), 401k Retirement Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and Tuition Reimbursement. Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance or higher is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required. MIKEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
