ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN II

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: Engineer Technician II

Nature of Role: As a Engineer Technician II, you will provide vital technical support for Wet-End SONAR testing operations and Acoustic Measurements and Standards. Working within the Code 15 Undersea Sound Reference Division (USRD) team, you will focus on the evaluation of hydrophones and transducers through rigorous data analysis and documentation. You will collaborate closely with government engineers to manage equipment integration, test execution, and the comprehensive development of technical documentation to verify system consistency and performance.

Responsibilities:

• Review and verify system specifications, design documents, Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Maintenance Requirements Cards (MRCs), and engineering drawings to ensure consistency with technical manuals.
• Develop and maintain program engineering documentation, including system engineering notebooks, performance specifications, and measurement analysis plans.
• Analyze test and operational data to assess system effectiveness against Key Performance Parameters (KPPs) and system technical requirements.
• Evaluate system designs to predict Reliability, Maintainability, and Availability (RMA) performance at the system, subsystem, and component levels.
• Perform trend analysis on operational data to identify technical issues or risk areas, providing recommendations for component upgrades and procedure improvements.
• Perform maintenance and support operations for USRD laboratory equipment and facilities.
• Prepare and deliver documentation reviews and effectiveness analysis reports in accordance with CDRL requirements.

Experience:

• 3 years of experience in a related technical discipline.
• Experience with systems engineering processes, specifically requirements development, verification, and validation.
• Familiarity with sonar systems, undersea warfare systems, or defense programs is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to conduct RMA performance predictions and trend analysis.
• Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills for the delivery of formal engineering reports.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Work Location: 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.