Engineering Technician 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.

Position: Engineering Technician III

Nature of Role: The Engineering Technician III will support the Sensors and SONAR Systems Department of the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport which is responsible for a full spectrum of engineering and research efforts pertaining to Sensors, SONAR, Undersea Warfare and Autonomous Vehicles.

Candidate will support Hull and Sensor Systems including hull mounted arrays, transducers, hydrophones, inboard electronics, and associated cabling. The candidate will provide system troubleshooting, diagnosis and repairs for in-service components and systems. They will install and service acoustic systems on Naval platforms, the work will be performed in a lab and at Navy shipyards on board submarines.

Responsibilities:

• Testing, troubleshooting and repair of transducers

• Installation of mechanical foundations, transducers and cabling on board US submarines

• Fabricating and designing cable harnesses and wire assemblies

• Developing installation kits for use by system installers for product installation

• Documenting and reporting work performed

• Maintaining, fabricating, and testing in-service hardware.

• Integrating the in-service hardware into laboratory and shipboard environments.

• Updating and maintaining documentation

• Analyzing hardware faults and generating alternative solutions and producing recommended courses of action.

• Travel required for system installation

Requirements:

• Education: Technical School or 2 to 3 years of technical work experience.

• Candidate will be required to lift, pull or carry items of approximate weight of 40 LBS in confined spaces including vertical ladders.

• This position may require travel with minimal notice.

• Candidate must possess good communication and documentation skills, be disciplined, possess a self-motivated work ethic, and have the ability to thrive within a team environment.

• Individual must be able to obtain a government security clearance to the SECRET level

Preferred Experience & Skills:

• Sonar Systems

• Computer hardware

• Microsoft Office

• LINUX and/or Windows operating system

• Ability to read engineering drawings

• Military Background

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.