What are the responsibilities and job description for the ENGINEER II position at MIKEL Inc?
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 : Engineer II
Nature of Role : MIKEL INC. is currently looking for an Engineer II to join our physics-based modeling team. The Engineer should have basic knowledge of mechanical design principles and advanced knowledge of analytical and numerical modeling techniques for complex multi-faceted systems. Specifically, the engineer must have in-depth knowledge of the finite element method and its usage in structural acoustics and structural dynamics problems. The candidate will work in a team environment to develop, execute, post-process and analyze output of physics-based models at various levels of fidelity. They must work well as part of a highly skilled and multi-disciplined team to provide numerical analysis products, reports and briefings. In addition, the candidate will work at MIKEL INC. to identify ways to support the physics-based modeling group at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Newport (NUWCNPT). At MIKEL INC, the incumbent will work with the Advanced Development team to support proposal writing to various funding agencies (ex. SBIR / STTR Proposals)
Responsibilities :
Include but are not limited to :
- Participate in proposal and grant funding to different agencies.
- Developing post-processing and material modeling application.
- Model complex mechanical systems for numerical analysis using the finite element method, specifically for structural acoustics problems
- Execute numerical models and post-process outputs for presentation to diverse audiences
- Participate in team meetings at NUWCNPT to plan and execute complex analysis tasks
Experience & Skills :
Desired Experience & Skills :
Work Location : Newport RI
Department of Defense secret security clearance 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 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
