Test Engineer Ii

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:
Test Engineer II

Nature of Role: The Test Engineer II will support Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT), Code 15 Sensors and SONAR department, by developing, executing, and evaluating the quality and effectiveness of delivered hardware and software. Position requires strong communication and documentation skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities:

• Work with NUWC engineers to develop test procedures and provide written reports capturing all phases of the event.
• Execute test procedures as written and provide feedback to all stakeholders.
• Communicate with government sponsor about any discrepancies witnessed during testing.
• Support lab technicians during installation of land-based test systems with SME knowledge of system cabling. This includes inventorying all equipment, auxiliary equipment, and spare parts.
• Maintain program milestone schedule to ensure project follows established timeline. Communicate to all stakeholders any changes to the milestone schedule.
• Produce monthly reports for customers, and corporate.

Skills & Experience:

• Minimum of Five years of experience conducting Testing and Evaluation functions within the DoD framework.
• Strong verbal communications skills working across a multi-disciplined team of engineering professionals.
• Strong organizational skills managing large amounts of information. Ensuring all data is properly handled based on current markings and distributed to all stakeholders as necessary.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office software, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Prior experience with AN/SQQ-89 SONAR systems is desired, but not required.
• SECRET clearance

Work Location: Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT), 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.