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: UK TWCS ILS/ISE Support

Nature of Role: This position is part of a team that provides Fleet support and Configuration Management (CM)/Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) for UK Submarine Tomahawk to include Documentation, Engineering and Distance/Onsite Technical support. This work will be performed on site in Newport RI, there is some telework available.

Responsibilities:

Include but are not limited to:

• Participate in documentation validations/verifications, including desktop and lab reviews.
• Support documentation authoring and updating for programmatic and technical documentation including Hardware Technical Manual, In-Service Support Plan, Integrated Logistics Support Plan, Installation Guidance Package, and Provisioning Parts List.
• Support government leads in reviewing, updating, and executing Fleet Maintenance Training (as required).
• Assist supply support team with UK specific parts requirements, including review for possible obsolescence and form/fit/function replacements.
• Support government leads in responding to in-service issues and providing distance support if required.
• Assist in real world operations if required (once UK system becomes operational), including 24/7 support.
• Participate in meetings with the internal team, program office, and UK representatives.
• Interface with UK Tomahawk lead engineer and other team members.
• Some travel is required for this position to attend Working Groups, training and other planned/unplanned events.
• The individual may be requested to support emergency Fleet issues (once UK system becomes operational), requiring coming in the office on off hours to respond to the Fleet chat alarm or staying later to support real world Strike events. This is rare, but may be required once the individual is up to speed.
• The individual requires NMCI SIPR.

Skills & Experience:

• Have and/or be able to build a basic understanding of UK Tomahawk hardware and software.
• Have and/or be able to build a basic understanding of policies/procedures in regard to UK Tomahawk.
• Member needs to have the ability to multi-task and quickly learn/apply new information.
• Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Experience with Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETM).
• This position is mostly deskwork. Based on fleet issues there may be a need to work through issues in the NUWC test bays.
• Willingly integrates with team members.
• Willing to follow instructions but has critical thinking skills.
• Prior military experience preferred (Preferably a prior submarine Fire Control Technician) or bachelor’s level degree in any field with 5 to 7 years of experience in Fleet Support/Systems Engineering.
• Experience with US Naval operations and tactical/technical publications to be able to translate over to UK FMS.

Work Location: Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) 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.