Mechanical Engineer III

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.

Mechanical Engineer II/III

Supports the Design, Analysis, Documentation and Product Development of systems and technologies key to MIKEL’s family of products and also works in partnership with the Undersea Warfare Center in Newport, RI.

• Design, analyze, and document all aspects of research, development, testing, and evaluation of mechanical and electro‑mechanical systems from concept to deployment.
• Performs trade space evaluations of weight, size, cost, strength/depth, evaluates commercial off‑the‑shelf (COTS) items, and determines suitability and manufacturability of engineered systems for specific mission parameters.
• Participate in team meetings to plan and execute complex technical tasks.
• Works closely with MIKEL personnel, US Government engineers, Navy service members, and others across the DoW enterprise.
• Coordinates with commercial suppliers, acquisition and logistics team to source COTS items, develop new components, and/or replace aging legacy products that are being phased out.
• Conducts analytical analysis using Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) tools including but not limited to fluid statics/dynamics, structural, thermal fluid and thermal structural problems.
• Develop 3D models and drawing details of mechanical and electrical components and assemblies using CAD software, i.e. Solid Works, OrCAD, etc., and guides documents through NAVSEA configuration management processes.
• Write reports, procedures, service bulletins, briefings, test plans, statements of work, and other documents.

• Ability to Obtain/maintain SECRET Clearance.
• Demonstrated ability to apply engineering fundamentals and solve technical problems.
• Ability to work independently and with minimal to moderate direction in a continuously customer‑facing environment.
• Clear and concise communicator.
• Proficiency with Solid Works, Solid Works PDM.

• Proficiency with one or more CAE tools, i.e. ANSYS (Mechanical, CFD, etc.), COMSOL, Abaqus, and/or Matlab.
• Familiarity with DoW contracts and technical programs.
• Experience developing electromechanical systems in which software, electrical hardware, and mechanical systems are co‑developed and managed in a stage‑gate environment.
• Experience leading multi‑disciplinary projects.
• Can‑do positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills and technologies.

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, mechanical or electrical, from an ABET accredited engineering program. Other disciplines considered with relevant experience. Master’s degree is a plus.
• Experience:
  
  at least 3–7 years’ relevant professional experience in a regulated industry.

• Primary work locations include: NUWC Newport, RI, Middletown, RI, and Fall River, MA.
• Candidates may be expected to work at different locations in support of various projects and at times may need to visit multiple sites on the same day.
• Work schedule is generally Monday‑Friday with core hours between 10 am and 2 pm with some flexibility permitted. Occasional Telecommuting allowed, but this is an on‑site/in‑person customer‑facing role.
• Occasional travel (