MDA Specialized Engineering Technical Staff

We are pleased to announce multiple openings for Missile Defense Specialized Engineering Technical Staff at the Analyst III/IV and Engineer III/IV levels who will join our Engineering Services Team and become part of our rapidly growing technology company operating in missile defense, cybersecurity, test range modernization, and space control marketspaces. Qualified candidates will be part of an exceptional team supporting the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) mission to develop and deploy a layered Missile Defense System to defend the United States, its deployed forces, allies, and friends from missile attacks in all phases of flight.

Responsibilities:

Qualified candidates will be providing technical support for the MDA Technical, Engineering, Advisory and Management Support (TEAMS)-Next Specialized Engineering Analyses (SEA) contract. The unique, highly qualified SEA Team is critical to ensuring the MDA can rapidly develop and deploy Missile Defense System capabilities to defeat advanced missile threats by aggressively pursuing advanced concepts and technologies for leap-ahead capability in directed energy, hypersonic missile defense, radiation hardened electronics, space-based sensors, and Israeli defense systems. The SEA Team provides comprehensive Missile Defense System Developmental Test analyses, future Missile Defense System architecture modeling and design, advanced technology analyses, and specialized engineering support to improve the development, testing, and fielding of cybersecure and tamper-proof upgrades to Missile Defense System Elements.

nSI has openings for talented System Security Engineers and Analysts, Science and Technology Engineers and Analysts, and Advanced Concepts Engineers supporting multiple aspects of missile defense engineering, including efforts to support the integrated, layered Missile Defense System (MDS) and help advance concepts for future MDS inclusion. Activities could include supporting the Government with: Missile Threat Systems Engineering; Innovation, Science, and Technology; Directed Energy technology; Hypersonic Defense technology; Space systems technology; and System Security engineering/analysis.

The selected candidates will provide direct engineering and analysis support to the TEAMS-Next SEA Program. Duties include:

• Evaluate Missile Defense System capabilities and assess performance against projected threats
• Recommend and assess unconventional methods for missile defense and defeat
• Evaluate and implement novel system security methods and engineering approaches
• Document results in study and analysis reports, point papers, and briefings
• Develop new missile defense concepts and assess feasibility, characterize and assess the fundamental scientific requirements to realize new concepts, and document the results
• Perform mission and component analysis to establish capability and performance baselines
• Formulate and recommend strategies for achieving the desired Missile Defense System architecture in Capability Development and Science and Technology Roadmaps

Basic Qualifications:

At a minimum, qualified candidates must have:

Engineer III/IV

• A Bachelor’s (Level III) or Master’s (Level IV) degree in a technical field such as engineering, mathematics, physical sciences, or computer science.
• At least 7 (Level III) or 12 (Level IV) years of full-time professional experience in a technical field related to missile defense and/or technical analysis of a complex Department of Defense (DoD) weapon system.
• Works independently, as a team member, or leading teams/tasks, applying engineering rigor to solve engineering/scientific problems.
• Must be eligible to obtain or have an active SECRET clearance, with the ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and MS Office automation tool proficiency.

Analyst III/IV

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree (Level III) or Master of Science or Master of Arts degree (Level IV).
• At least 7 (Level III) or 12 (Level IV) years of full time professional experience working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program/project
• Works independently and/or leads sub-teams to analyze and resolve problems.
• Must be eligible to obtain or have an active SECRET clearance, with the ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and MS Office automation tool proficiency.

Lacking any one of these disqualifies any applicants from this job.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience analyzing one or more Missile Defense System elements or components including Infrared (IR) or Radio Frequency (RF) sensor systems, missiles, space systems, communications systems, Battle Management, Command and Control, Communication (BMC3), and missile tracking systems.
• Preferred applicants will have experience in one or more of the following areas: conducting complex analytical studies, developing, or adapting analysis tools to suit needs, building reusable, well-documented MATLAB/Python utilities, assessing advanced concepts and technologies, and evaluating threat intelligence information as it pertains to new technology.
• Experience with MDA Systems Engineering processes.

Who is nou (pronounced ‘new’) Systems?

nou Systems, Inc. (or nSI for short) is a rapidly growing technology company that cares about its people located all over the globe. Our people are passionate about missile defense, cybersecurity, test range modernization, and all-things space and space-market related. We offer significant advancement and personal career development opportunities within our dynamic high-tech company.

Although we are a rapidly growing company, winning the Inc. 5000 List as one of America’s fastest-growing private companies from 2017–2021, our culture is firmly established in treating our employees like family. See some words our employees use to describe our culture with the attached Culture Cloud.

Benefits of working at nSI

nou Systems, Inc. offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and diverse benefits that reflect our company culture of service, excellence, and a supportive work environment.

Other specific benefits include:

• Competitive Wages*
• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Medical plan with Health Savings Account eligibility
• Generous company-funded Basic Life Insurance
• Company-funded Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Optional Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Personal Time Off, Annual Leave, and Paid Federal Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Tuition Reimbursement for ongoing training, continuing education, or advanced degree programs
• Personal Development, Learning Opportunities, & Lunch-n-Learns
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

*Final compensation for this position is determined by a variety of factors, such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location.

nSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Employment opportunities at nSI are based upon a candidate’s qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job and are free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit www.nou-systems.com/workingatnou. U.S. citizenship is required for most positions.