AN/BYG-1 SYSTEMS ENGINEER

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: AN/BYG-1 Systems Engineer

Nature of Role: We are seeking a motivated and experienced Systems Engineer to serve as a key Point of Contact (POC) for the AN/BYG-1 Combat System program. This individual will provide critical Technical Direction Authority (TDA) Systems Engineering support, leading the management, definition, and verification of system requirements.

The successful candidate will initially chair the Requirements, Architecture, and Design Working Group (RADWG), coordinating between various engineering teams and stakeholders to ensure the successful development and delivery of combat system capabilities. This is a significant growth opportunity for future leadership positions, offering close collaboration with senior leadership across the AN/BYG-1 program, SWFTS, and PMS 425

Responsibilities:

but are not limited to:

• Working Group Leadership: Serve as the Chair for the Requirements, Architecture, and Design Working Group (RADWG) and its Scrum of Scrums (SoS). Responsibilities include managing agendas, facilitating technical discussions, tracking action items, and disseminating minutes.

Requirements:

• Ability to Obtain/maintain SECRET Clearance.
• Maintain and track the status of system features and Capability Items (CI) using BYG JIRA.
• Review and manage technical content for Feature Design Descriptions (FDD), waivers, and Block Problem Change (BPC) documentation.
• Ensure technical content aligns with design packages and that subsystem/variant applicability is consistent across all tracking systems.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Reporting:

• Attend the SWFTS Execution Working Group (ExWG) and create/present status briefings to the Systems Engineering Integrated Product Team (SEIPT) and RADWG.
• Serve as the primary liaison for all BYG-1 requirements, from top-level documents (CDD, FRD, PSPEC) through to contractor-derived specifications (SSS/SRS/Use Cases).
• Identify, articulate, and manage technical risks through the RADWG, SEIPT, and the PMS425 Risk Management Board (RMB).

Technical Review & Oversight:

• Conduct technical reviews of contractor-derived requirements, software products, and engineering artifacts to ensure quality and readiness for fleet delivery.
• Act as a PSPEC Coordinator and technical reviewer for key subsystems including TCS, PCS, NDIs, and IA.
• Hands-on Lab Work: Perform hands-on tasks in the lab to maintain expertise on existing baselines and learn new features as they are implemented.

Potential Future Duties:

• Support for the Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Working Group.
• Provide inputs for Integration, Verification, and Certification (IVC) processes.
• Increased responsibility as the primary POC for all aspects of BYG-1 system requirements.

Experience:

• Strong background in Systems Engineering principles and requirements management.
• Familiarity with Agile and SECDEVOPs development methodologies.
• Knowledge of the AN/BYG-1 Combat System, including its software components (TCS, PCS, IA, CIS, CWL, MTWS, Apps/NDIs).
• Experience with JIRA for feature and issue tracking.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to lead technical meetings and brief senior leadership.
• Ability to interface effectively with hardware and software development teams.

Work Environment: This is a true systems engineering role with no direct software development duties.

Travel is minimal and not required, though opportunities may be available for SWFTS operational demos and program office meetings.

Work Location: NUWC on-site.

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.