Job Description

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 II / Electrical Engineer II

MIKEL is seeking an experienced Navigation Systems Engineer/Technician to join our dynamic, high-exposure OHIO-class In-Service Engineering team.

The Navigation Systems Engineer/Technician will provide technical support for OHIO-class submarine system engineering, integration, testing, and evaluation. These services will support NUWCDIVNPT Code 25 projects associated with Non-Propulsion Electronics Systems (NPES) and its subsystems associated with SSBNs and SSGNs. The candidate will be required to be a Navigation subsystems subject matter expert.

This individual is required to perform technical reviews of system/software interface requirements, design documentation, verification, system-level test requirements documentation, and test procedures.

The Navigation Systems Engineer/Technician must perform thorough subsystem and systems-level testing on delivered hardware, software, and associated documentation.

A derivative of this exposure is developing a well-rounded, advanced knowledge of systems administration, network administration, software and hardware troubleshooting, and process documentation.

Responsibilities

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• Provide lab test event support for system and various subsystems
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• Support the testing and evaluation of BYG-1 Combat Control System applications such as the Voyage Management System (VMS) and the Mission Planning Application (MPA).
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• Upkeep, troubleshooting, and repair of lab-based BPS-15J and BPS-16 Radar systems
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• Provide fleet support troubleshooting for SSBNs and SSGNs.
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• Upkeep, troubleshooting, and repair of lab-based TACNAV equipment, including Navigation Processor Unit (NPU) and Enhanced Control Display Unit (ECDU) systems.
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• Provide training to the System engineering team on the Engineering Change process.
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• Support NOVE test events onsite in Bangor, WA, and Kings Bay, GA
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• Participation in SE and T&E milestones, including OHIO Lab Readiness Review (LRR), Test Readiness Review (TRR), System Operability Capstone (SOPc) testing, System Level Testing (SLT), and Production Test Program (PTP) testing.
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• Support and conduct Non-Propulsion Electronic System (NPES) Operational, Verification, and Evaluation (NOVE) testing onboard OHIO Class submarine platforms.
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• Create test and evaluation procedures based on Interface Design Documentation and Subject Matter Expertise.
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• Ability to learn, maintain, and troubleshoot complex system systems and communications within system systems, including but not limited to serial communications, networking, RFs, and Synchros.
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• Ability to read and understand technical documentation, including but not limited to Interface Design Documents, One-Function Diagrams, Wiring Diagrams, Hardware Requirement Documents, Software Requirement Documents, and System Specifications
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• Engineering Changes: Responsible for the tracking of Problem Reports and monitoring, review, and recommended implementation of OHIO Class CP, ADAFs, OCMODs, and TRIDs.
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• Perform and assist in test, test conduct, analysis, and reporting activities with related working groups and organizations. Support daily lab operations to include cleanliness, organization, cable running/removal, troubleshooting repair and replacement for shipsets, and maintaining legacy equipment to include the Navigation NPES on OHIO-class submarines.
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• Perform and track OHIO lab Work Request and distribute Work Request Databases
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• Support and conduct Development Testing (DT) and Engineering Measurements Testing (EMT), including assisting in developing test procedures and scenarios, test conduct, execution, analysis, and PTR reporting. Test Development includes, but is not limited to, subsystem receipt inspection, integration testing, New Refit Procedure (NRP) updates, etc.
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Preferred Experience & Skills:

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• Active Secret Clearance
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• In lieu of a degree, candidates with a minimum of eight (8+) years of experience operating Navy Non-Propulsion Electronic Systems (specifically VMS, RADAR, MPA, and SWS Interfaces) as an Electronics Technician, Submarine, Navigation (ETV) on an SSBN/SSGN/SSN will be strongly considered.
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• Four (4) year degree in Engineering Discipline (Electrical Engineering preferred).
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• Analytical ability to define problems, collect necessary data, establish facts, and take recommended action based upon applicable established guidelines.
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• Strong knowledge of electronics, circuitry, and associated hardware.
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• Effective communication, both verbal and written & ability to work in a team environment
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• Proven ability to successfully and efficiently monitor systems.
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• Travel requirement is 10%.
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Work Location: Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Newport RI.

MIKEL 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.

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