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nou Systems, Inc.

Intermediate Missile Defense Engineer/Technologist

nou Systems, Inc., Huntsville, Alabama, United States, 35824

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Base Pay Range $90,000.00/yr - $155,000.00/yr

Company Overview nou Systems (nSI) supplies products, services, and expertise with powerful, data‑driven insights that transform defense systems and improve capabilities. We operate in missile defense, cybersecurity, test range modernization, and space control markets and serve the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) with a layered Missile Defense System (MDS) to protect U.S., allied, and friend forces from missile attacks across all flight phases.

Responsibilities If selected, you will provide technical support for the MDA Technical, Engineering, Advisory and Management Support (TEAMS)–Next Specialized Engineering Analyses (SEA) contract. You will support the MDA Advanced Capabilities (AC) organization, focusing on the development of the MDA Science and Technology Roadmap, identifying future technologies that close MDS capability gaps, and ensuring integration of MDS requirements into technology development.

Identify technologies that can help close MDS capability gaps.

Identify Models and Simulations (M&S) that are appropriate for assessing future technologies and develop M&S requirements and assessment plans.

Lead the contractor team supporting development and delivery of the MDA Science and Technology Roadmap, coordinating with MDA’s Future Architecture Roadmap and other DoD priorities.

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

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

Basic Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as engineering, mathematics, physical sciences, or computer science.

At least 5 years of full‑time professional experience in a technical field related to missile defense and/or technical analysis of a complex DoD weapon system.

Must be eligible to obtain or have an active SECRET clearance, with the ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.

Must be able to work at our customer site on Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama.

Preferred Qualifications

Prefer at least 7 years of relevant professional work experience.

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 IR or RF sensor systems, missiles, space systems, communications systems, Battle Management, Command and Control, and missile tracking systems.

Experience developing M&S requirements, M&S Verification Validation and Accreditation, conducting complex analytical studies, assessing advanced concepts, and evaluating threat intelligence information.

Prior experience interpreting and applying DoD technology policies and strategies.

Experience with MDA Systems Engineering processes.

Benefits

Competitive wages *

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account eligibility

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

Equal Opportunity Employer 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 upon race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. U.S. citizenship is required for most positions. For the complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, visit www.nou-systems.com/workingatnou.

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