COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS (CFD) ENGINEER

Nature of Role: This position is part of a team that supports the OHIO-class Configuration Management and Integrated Logistics Support team in Newport, RI. The candidate will work in Configuration Management databases to maintain accurate identification of each Configuration Item. This work will be performed on site in Newport, RI., Include, but are not limited to:

• Provide comprehensive Configuration Management (CM) and Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) support to the OHIO Class Program at NUWC.
• Establish and maintain complete hardware and software baselines, including product structure and configuration hierarchy definitions, within the CM data repository.
• Support the government’s Configuration Status Accounting (CSA) processes by performing configuration status accounting, audits, and reporting on baseline changes, proposed updates, and implementation status.
• Conduct system and subsystem reviews of Engineering Changes (ECs), Engineering Change Instructions (ECIs), Software Updates (SUs), and Temporary Engineering Changes (TECs) for OHIO Class submarines.
• Participate in CM program audits, technical reviews, and OHIO CM/ILS group meetings as required.
• Collaborate with the Participating Manager (PARM) through team discussions and one-on-one comment review meetings to provide updates on product status and action items.
• Develop and maintain alteration installation status reports.
• Maintain Ship Acquisition System (SAS) database records by creating and updating Design Documentation Package (DDP) records, Logistics Support Analysis (LSA) sheets, planning records, and subsystem baseline documentation.
• Perform Weapon System File Transfers (WSFTs) for assigned subsystems; develop WSFT status charts and validate successful transfers in CDMD-OA.
• Retrieve, validate, and maintain Allowance Parts Lists (APLs) using Configuration Data Managers Database - Open Architecture (CDMD-OA).
• Process 4790/CKs submitted by installation activities and ensure accurate lifecycle traceability within baseline records.
• Support Physical Configuration Audits (PCAs) and verification activities to ensure documentation aligns with shipboard configuration.
• No travel required for this position.

• Active Secret Clearance
• Bachelor’s level degree in any field, 5 to 7 years of experience related to CM/ILS efforts.
• Effective communication, both verbal and written.
• Analytical ability to define problems, collect necessary data, establish facts, and to take recommended action based upon applicable established guidelines.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Complete tasks in a timely manner as required to support upcoming installations and deadlines.
• Maintain high attention to detail to ensure accuracy of data.
• Familiarity with computer hardware and software; proficiency in MS Office Suite, especially Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

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.

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.