What are the responsibilities and job description for the MECHANICAL ENGINEER II position at MIKEL INC?
Job Description
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 : Mechanical Engineer II
Nature of Role : MIKEL 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. The successful candidate will support a high-performing team of scientists and engineers to analyze and predict the behavior of complex engineered materials and systems.
The incumbent will work in a team environment to develop, execute, post-process and analyze output of physics-based models at various levels of fidelity. The successful engineer will possess in-depth knowledge of the finite element method at various length scales for coupled problems (ex. Fluid diffusion, acoustics, etc). Highly qualified applicants will also have knowledge of test methods, experimental design, and data analysis used to validate model predictions. He / she must work well as part of a highly skilled and multi-disciplined team in order to provide numerical analysis products, reports and briefings.
Responsibilities :
include but are not limited to :
- Model complex mechanical systems for numerical analysis using the finite element method
- Execute numerical models and post-process outputs for presentation to diverse audiences
- Participate in team meetings to plan and execute complex analysis tasks
Experience & Skills :
Desired Experience & Skills :
Work Location : Newport RI, minimal-to-no telework available.
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.
