SYSTEMS ENGINEER I

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 I

Nature of Role: The Systems Engineer will serve as an Active Subject Matter Expert (SME) supporting the AN/BQQ-10 Submarine SONAR System and the Active Engineering Team. This role focuses on the development, analysis, and verification of active sonar capabilities across Advanced Processing Builds (APBs). The candidate will play a critical role in requirements generation, system validation, and continuous capability enhancement to support mission effectiveness.

Responsibilities:

include but are not limited to:

• Provide systems engineering support as an Active SME for the AN/BQQ-10 Submarine SONAR System
• Support the development and refinement of active sonar requirements, including feature development and specification updates
• Verify and validate requirements captured within the Sonar System Specification
• Develop and maintain updated active sonar requirements for transitioned APB capabilities
• Review, update, and approve Performance Verification Tests (PVTs) to ensure alignment with system requirements and assess as-run test results
• Perform modeling and analysis of new active sonar capabilities to derive and refine system requirements
• Support requirements review boards and bug review boards to ensure accurate prioritization and resolution of active system issues
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to support system integration and capability delivery

Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline
• Experience with systems engineering processes, including requirements development, verification, and validation
• Familiarity with sonar systems, undersea warfare systems, or defense programs preferred
• Experience supporting Advanced Processing Builds (APBs) or similar iterative development cycles is a plus
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical documentation skills
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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.