Mechanical Engineer II – Undersea Systems

Mikel; Middletown (RI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

401k Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

MIKEL seeks a Mechanical Engineer II to support design, analysis, documentation, and product development of mechanical and electro-mechanical systems for Navy-focused programs. The role collaborates with the Undersea Warfare Center and cross-functional teams to advance concepts to deployment.

Responsibilities include CAD modeling, CAE analysis (thermal, structural, CFD), prototyping, and documentation. A BE or higher in engineering is required, with 2–4 years in a regulated industry and a path

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, mechanical or electrical, ABET-accredited.
• Master’s degree is a plus.
• Experience in a DoD or regulated environment preferred.
• Ability to obtain/maintain SECRET clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and document R&D, testing, and evaluation of mechanical/electro-mechanical systems from concept to deployment.
• Perform trade-space evaluations of weight, size, cost, strength/depth; assess COTS items for suitability.
• Collaborate with DoW, Navy personnel, and suppliers across programs.
• Create 3D models and drawings using CAD tools; guide docs through NAVSEA config management.
• Develop reports, procedures, test plans, statements of work, and other docs.
• Build, troubleshoot, and test prototypes with technicians.
• Coordinate with suppliers, acquisition, and logistics to source components.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in engineering

Master’s degree a plus

Tools

SolidWorks

SolidWorks PDM

ANSYS

COMSOL

Abaqus

MATLAB

Python

C++

LabVIEW

Job description

MIKEL seeks a Mechanical Engineer II to support design, analysis, documentation, and product development of mechanical and electro-mechanical systems for Navy-focused programs. The role collaborates with the Undersea Warfare Center and cross-functional teams to advance concepts to deployment.

Responsibilities include CAD modeling, CAE analysis (thermal, structural, CFD), prototyping, and documentation. A BE or higher in engineering is required, with 2–4 years in a regulated industry and a path