Senior Missile Defense Engineer/Technologist

4 weeks ago


Huntsville, United States Nou Systems Inc Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

nou Systems, Inc. (nSI) enables our customers by supplying products, services, and expertise with powerful, data driven insights that transform defense systems and improve capabilities.

We are pleased to announce an opening for a Senior Engineer/Technologist who will join our Engineering Services Team in Huntsville, Alabama and become part of our rapidly growing technology company operating in missile defense, cybersecurity, test range modernization, and space control marketspaces. The qualified candidate will be part of an exceptional team supporting the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) mission to develop and deploy a layered Missile Defense System (MDS) to defend the United States, its deployed forces, allies, and friends from missile attacks in all phases of flight.

Responsibilities:

If selected, you will provide 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 MDS capabilities to defeat advanced missile threats by aggressively pursuing advanced concepts and technologies for leap-ahead MDS capability in directed energy, hypersonic missile defense, radiation hardened electronics, space-based sensors, and Israeli defense systems. The SEA Team provides comprehensive MDS Developmental Test analyses, future MDS 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 MDS Elements.

This specific position provides direct support to the MDA Innovation, Science, and Technology (MDA/DV) organization. MDA/DV delivers advanced concepts and technologies to transform the MDS and outpace the threat. This position will focus on development of the MDA Science and Technology Roadmap which will identify and document future technologies that close capability gaps in the MDS. The successful candidate must demonstrate an ability to understand a wide range of future technologies and the capability to understand how those technologies can be utilized to benefit the MDS.

Duties include:

Identify technologies that can help close MDS capability gaps. Identify Models and Simulations (M&S) that are appropriate for assessing future technologies. Alongside colleagues, develop M&S requirements and assessment plans.

Lead the contractor team supporting development and delivery of the MDA Science and Technology Roadmap, including coordination with MDA’s Future Architecture Roadmap and other MDA and Department of Defense priorities.

Interface with the MDA Chief Architect and Warfighter to ensure integration of top-level MDS requirements into MDS technology development and DV technology programs.

Seek out and identify innovative technology solutions from both commercial and defense industries to satisfy critical gaps in the MDS.

Basic Qualifications:

  • You must have a Master’s Degree in a STEM field.
  • You will need 12 years of full-time professional experience working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program/project
  • You must possess or be able to obtain an active SECRET clearance initially, with ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance during employment
  • You must be a U.S. citizen to be eligible for this position
  • You must be able to work at our customer site on Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Works independently, as a team member, or leading teams/tasks, applying engineering rigor to solve engineering/scientific problems.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills and MS Office automation tool proficiency.
  • Prior experience analyzing one or more MDS 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: developing M&S requirements, M&S Verification Validation and Accreditation, conducting complex analytical studies, assessing advanced concepts and technologies, and evaluating threat intelligence information as it pertains to new technology.
  • Prior experience interpreting and applying DoD technology policies and strategies.
  • Experience with MDA Systems Engineering processes.

nou (pronounced ‘new’) Systems:

Since its founding in 2012, nou Systems has built a reputation for excellence in innovative engineering, prototype development, and technical and professional services in multiple markets, including missile defense, cybersecurity, test range modernization, and space control. Our diverse and highly skilled team delivers state-of-the-art products from concepts and prototypes to fully developed and integrated solutions.

We offer significant advancement and personal career development opportunities within our dynamic high-tech company. Our culture is firmly established in treating our employees like family.

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. Benefits may vary based on status but the majority of our positions include the following:

  • Competitive Wages*
  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Medical plan with Health Savings Account eligibility
  • Company-funded Life, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Personal Time Off, Vacation, and Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Norton LifeLock
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Personal Development, Technical Learning Opportunities, & Lunch-n-Learns
  • 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.



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