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: DEVSECOPS Systems Engineer (Mid-Senior)
Nature of Role: Are you a highly experienced Systems Engineer (10-15 years) ready to integrate advanced DevSecOps and Digital Engineering practices into mission-critical Undersea Warfare (USW) systems for the DoD?
We are seeking a leader who can masterfully combine the security, speed, and automation of DevSecOps with the technical precision of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE). Your core mission will be to ensure the secure, continuous design, development, integration, and delivery of capabilities for the US Navy, transforming real-world needs into validated, resilient technical specifications.
Responsibilities:
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As a Systems Engineer specializing in DevSecOps, you will:
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Drive the adoption and maturity of DevSecOps pipelines and tooling within the USW system development environment, focusing on automated security, quality, and compliance checks.
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Design and develop engineered systems using Systems Modeling Language (SysML) models and frameworks, ensuring security and operational requirements are verifiable throughout the digital thread.
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Integrate DevSecOps principles with MBSE and Agile methods to streamline the entire system engineering life cycle, from requirement definition to continuous deployment.
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Utilize your expertise in systems engineering, modeling, simulation, data analysis, and software development to implement state-of-the-art capabilities.
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Lead technical tasks, provide mentorship, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams (including Cyber, Software, and Test) to turn requirements into secure, deployable actions.
Requirements:
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Experience: 10-15 years of experience in systems engineering, with a minimum of 5+ years focusing on systems engineering, integration, and testing.
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DevSecOps Expertise: Strong, demonstrable experience with DevSecOps principles, methodologies, and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipeline development.
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Life Cycle Expertise: Proven experience across the entire system engineering life cycle (Requirements, Design, Development, Integration, Testing, and Deployment).
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MBSE/Digital Engineering: Hands-on experience with MBSE and digital engineering tools and processes.
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Modeling Tools: Proficiency with MBSE tools such as Sparx Enterprise Architect, Cameo, Magic Draw, or IBM Rhapsody.
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Frameworks: Ability to use UML, SysML, and UAF modeling and architecture frameworks.
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Technical Skills: Experience with Agile methodology and substantial software development experience relevant to systems design.
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Security Clearance: Must possess an active Secret clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Security Focus: Direct experience with cybersecurity, risk management, and/or software certification processes (e.g., RMF, Authority to Operate - ATO).
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Software Leadership: Experience as a software architect or leading DevSecOps toolchain implementations.
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Project Management: Experience with Agile project management and scaling frameworks (e.g., SAFe).
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Certifications:
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INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) Certification.
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OCSMP Model Builder Fundamental Certification.
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Advanced Education: A Master's degree in a S.T.E.M. field.
Experience:
A Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (S.T.E.M) field
Work Location: NAVAL UNDERSEA WARFARE CENTER NEWPORT AD-HOC TELEWORK (<10%).
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.
