SYSTEMS ENGINEER I

MIKEL INC•Middletown, RI

16d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Nature of Role: The Systems Engineer will support the Platform Systems Engineering team in the development, integration, testing, and sustainment of submarine systems. This role involves working across the full systems engineering lifecycle, including requirements development, test planning and execution, and post-delivery support. The ideal candidate will contribute to ensuring system performance, reliability, and mission readiness across multiple submarine classes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field
Experience with systems engineering processes, including requirements development, testing, and validation
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with submarine systems, sonar systems, or defense-related programs preferred

Responsibilities

Support the development and analysis of sonar system requirements and specifications
Contribute to the development, review, and execution of test programs, including PVT development and test automation
Perform requirement mapping, verification, and validation activities to ensure system compliance
Assist in prioritizing, tracking, and resolving system defects and emergent technical issues
Provide post-delivery engineering support, including troubleshooting issues identified through CASREPs, rider reports, and naval messages
Support the review and evaluation of Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) products
Provide Technical Design Agent (TDA) Lead Systems Engineering support across all submarine classes
Assist in planning cycle activities for current system increments and upgrades