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MIKEL, Inc.

Engineering Skillbridge Program

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Website provided by the program.

At a glance

Open to
All branches
Format
In person
Length
91 - 120 days
Locations
1 location in Rhode Island
Job locations
Rhode Island
Career field
Architecture and Engineering
Target MOS/ratings
STG
Nearest installation
Naval Station Newport

About the program

We are seeking a motivated service member to provide AN/SQQ-89 SONAR Systems Engineering support to our Foreign Military Sales (FMS) team. The ideal candidate will provide high-level technical expertise, documentation reviews, and critical testing support for the AN/SQQ-89 Surface Undersea Warfare (USW) Combat System program. This role involves close coordination with US Navy leadership and requires executing on-site system troubleshooting and installation checkouts (INCO) in Japan under strict Foreign Military Sales (FMS) guidelines.

Jobs this program prepares you for

Responsibilities:• Technical Documentation Reviews: Conduct comprehensive technical reviews of Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs), Interface Control Documents (ICDs), training curricula, and related engineering data, providing timely feedback and status reporting.• Foreign Disclosure & Releasability: Conduct releasability and foreign disclosure reviews to ensure all technical documentation and software baselines are strictly cleared for release per FMS case guidelines.• Test & Integration Support: Provide remote and on-site support for critical test events, including Government Independent Verification and Validation (GIV&V), integration testing, System Qualification Tests (SQTs), and all associated dry runs. Generate detailed post-event engineering reports.• OCONUS Shipboard Support: Provide on-site technical support to the Government SQQ-89 Lead in Japan to conduct INCO events, INCO dry runs, and active system troubleshooting aboard Japanese ships and at designated shore sites.• AN/SQQ-89 System Expertise: Deep technical and operational knowledge of the AN/SQQ-89 combat system baselines. • Shipyard & INCO Experience: Proven experience working within industrial shipyard environments, conducting system installations, dry runs, and checkouts. • System Troubleshooting: Strong hands-on hardware/software diagnostic and troubleshooting capabilities

Eligibility & prerequisites

MIKEL is a Women-Owned Small Business.MIKEL is a current recipient of the Hire Vets Platinum Medallion through U.S. Department of Labor.

Locations & contacts

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How to apply

  1. Contact the provider using the website or email above. Ask about openings, start dates, and the application.
  2. Confirm eligibility. SkillBridge is generally for service members within 180 days of separation who have their command's approval.
  3. Get your unit commander's authorization following your branch's SkillBridge process. Start early; approvals take time.
  4. Read reviews from past participants on Rate My SkillBridge.

Policy details: official DoW SkillBridge site · our FAQ