Systems Engineers

SYSTEMS ENGINEER I

Professional

Middletown, RI, US

30+ days ago

Requisition ID: 1314

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

Nature of Role: Mikel is seeking several full-time Systems Engineers to support on-site in Newport, RI at NUWCDIVNPT. MIKEL is tasked to provide development, integration, test & evaluation, installation and ISEA support for Sub-Systems aboard Submarines. The programs deliver systems running on a virtualized windows domain (Microsoft Server 2016/2019/2022 Windows 10 clients and Windows 11 clients) using CISCO switches and firewalls. These networks provide a range of network services, including; e-mail, web browsing, file storage, information security, DNS, active directory and printing. The program spans the full range of Systems Engineering functions, including requirements, design, development, test, platform integration engineering, configuration management, installation and in-service-engineering support. The program is a production/modernization/sustainment program.

Responsibilities:

• Tailoring/configuring software into a product viable for submarines and developing the associated load plans and procedures
• Developing GFI packages appropriate to support the development of ECR's, SHIPALTs, HW, and software alterations to Submarine Network systems
• Building software installation packages (boat specific software configurations) and supporting onboard installations
• Work closely with Ship's Force personnel to train them on the successful administration of the network
• Responsibilities during installations include running hardware and software checks, migrating data from legacy systems onto the new systems, managing and coordinating the schedules of connecting subsystems, as well as providing on-the-job training to administrators and running verification tests on the new system

Requirements:

• 4 + years of professional experience or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
• Working knowledge and experience of administering Microsoft domains, networks including local and wide area networking
• Ability to demonstrate good troubleshooting, oral and written communications skills along with the ability to follow detailed procedures
• Familiarity with one or more of the following is desired: Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange, SharePoint, Microsoft Hyper-V, VMWare ESX, Crystal Servers, Alcatel/Cisco switches, and Cyber Security
• Familiarity with information assurance, software testing, subsystem integration and installation of submarine network systems and sub-systems is preferred
• Understanding of submarine networks and onboard software installations is preferred
• Familiarity with NUWC Division Newport and working in a lab environment is preferred

Work Location: Middletown, RI

Candidate must be willing to travel approximately 30% of the time to US Navy submarine bases to perform installations

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.