FIRE CONTROL TEST AND HARDWARE TECHNICIAN

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.

Job Description:

Mikel is currently looking for an experienced Junior to Mid-Level Engineer for the TCS Trainers Team This position is onsite in Manassas, VA and requires a SECRET clearance. We are hiring a Fire Control Test subject matter expert and hardware engineer for the Trainers team. Our team delivers cutting edge training systems to the submarine fleets of both the US Navy and Royal Australian Navy. The work is fast-paced and exciting and often involves integrating software builds that are not yet complete to deliver training for systems and capabilities that are not yet present in the Submarine Fleet. Training is deployed to Navy Bases including San Diego, Pearl Harbor, Bangor, Norfolk, Groton, Kings Bay and Perth, Australia.

Your Role as a Fire Control Test subject matter expert:

• Develops and executes test plans to prepare training systems for delivery
• Develops and executes system verification test documentation at customer sites to sell-off deliverable systems
• Instructs in the operation and maintenance of the system, providing technical expertise to customers, users, and company personnel 
• Participates in the tactical planning and design of the system by attending system operation demos at industry partner locations
• Designs, develops, analyzes, troubleshoots and provides technical skills during research and product development

Your Role as a Hardware Technician:

• Installs, configures, tests, maintains, monitors, and troubleshoots development hardware
• Supports the design and implementation of hardware infrastructure
• Effectively participates in the engineering work team and supports other team members concerning design, materials, equipment setup/maintenance and related issues
• Maintains hardware inventory and documents hardware configuration changes
• Supports analysis of power/cooling requirements for server room sustainment

Required Skills:

• Expert knowledge of the AN/BYG-1 Combat Control System
• Experience working with the SWFTS community
• Significant experience and understanding of installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of network and computer hardware 
• Builds effective internal/external working relationships 
• Shows initiative on assignments, exercises independent judgment, and professionally executes projects with little direction 
• Demonstrates effective written and verbal communications skills 
• Demonstrates problem solving skills when resolving process and technical issues 
• Travel will be required at least 10% of the time

Preferred Experience: 

• Experience with Navy Submarine Design
• Experience with MPA, NECDIS, Strike, ISAT
• Experience with AN/BVY-1 
• Experience with AN/BQQ-10 
• Experience with AN/BLQ-10
• Basic Linux command line navigation skills

Basic Qualifications:

Requires a Bachelor’s or Technology degree in Engineering or a related specialized area/field, or equivalent (4 years job-related experience). Requires an additional 2+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree. Must have prior Submarine Fire Control Technician (FT). 

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense Secret security clearance 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.

Workplace:  Facility 100% - Manassas, VA

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.