WEAPONS SYSTEMS SPECIALIST – UNDERSEA WEAPONS

Socket.dev; Middletown (RI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

MIKEL invites qualified professionals to join our team in Newport, Rhode Island, supporting the Naval Undersea Warfare Center with undersea weapons systems. The role emphasizes safety, engineering, testing, and lifecycle management of torpedo systems and related hardware.

The ideal candidate has Navy weapons experience, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work with engineers, government personnel, and former military experts. Training in MIL-STD-882E will be provided as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have U.S. Navy undersea weapons experience
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Ability to obtain or maintain a Secret Security Clearance
• Experience operating, maintaining, testing, or supporting U.S. Navy weapons systems
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills

Responsibilities

• Support engineering teams responsible for U.S. Navy torpedo and undersea weapon systems
• Apply operational fleet experience to evaluate weapon system design, testing, and safety
• Participate in technical reviews and working groups with Navy engineers
• Assist in identifying potential operational hazards and recommend improvements
• Review technical documentation and provide fleet user perspective
• Support laboratory testing, system integration, and engineering evaluations
• Help prepare technical reports, presentations, and meeting materials
• Work closely with government engineers, former fleet operators, and system developers
• Receive training in Navy System Safety processes (MIL-STD-882E)
• Participate in hazard tracking and safety documentation after appropriate training

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work within a technical te​

Education

Associate's degree or higher in a technical discipline

Military technical training with relevant Navy experience

Equivalent combination of education and military experience

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

Weapons Systems Specialist – Undersea Weapons

Nature of Role

MIKEL is seeking motivated individuals with U.S. Navy undersea weapons experience to support the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) in Newport, Rhode Island. This position supports the safety, engineering, testing, and lifecycle management of U.S. Navy torpedo and undersea weapon systems.

The ideal candidate has operational experience with Navy weapons systems and enjoys solving technical problems while working alongside engineers, government personnel, and former military subject matter experts. Previous experience performing system safety engineering is not required. MIKEL will provide on-the-job training in the system safety processes and documentation used by the Navy.

Responsibilities

include but are not limited to:

• Support engineering teams responsible for U.S. Navy torpedo and undersea weapon systems.
• Apply operational fleet experience to evaluate weapon system design, testing, and safety.
• Participate in technical reviews and working groups with Navy engineers.
• Assist in identifying potential operational hazards and recommend improvements.
• Review technical documentation and provide fleet user perspective.
• Support laboratory testing, system integration, and engineering evaluations.
• Help prepare technical reports, presentations, and meeting materials.
• Work closely with government engineers, former fleet operators, and system developers.
• Receive training in Navy System Safety processes (MIL-STD-882E).
• Participate in hazard tracking and safety documentation after appropriate training.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen
• Ability to obtain or maintain a Secret Security Clearance
• Experience operating, maintaining, testing, or supporting U.S. Navy weapons systems
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work within a technical team

Experience

• Former U.S. Navy Torpedoman's Mate (TM)
• Fire Control Technician (FT)
• Sonar Technician (STS/STG)
• Weapons Officer
• Combat Systems Officer
• Submarine Weapons Department experience
• Surface ship Weapons Department experience
• Torpedo maintenance activities
• NUWC experience
• NAVSEA experience
• Fleet training commands
• Test ranges
• Weapon handling
• Tactical employment of torpedoes
• UUV operations

Education

• Associate's degree or higher in a technical discipline
• Military technical training with relevant Navy experience
• Equivalent combination of education and military experience

Experience

• 2+ years of U.S. Navy undersea weapons experience
• 4+ years military technical experience
• Technical experience supporting Navy weapon systems
• Recent military veterans encouraged to apply

Bonus Skills

• MIL-STD-882
• Fault Trees
• Hazard Analysis
• Familiarity with submarine or surface ship combat systems
• MK48, MK54, or heavyweight torpedo experience
• Fire Control systems
• Undersea weapons testing
• Technical writing
• Engineering support
• Former government civilian supporting Navy weapons
• NUWC or NAVSEA experience

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.