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Job Description

nou Systems, Inc. (nSI) is here to solve diverse and challenging technical problems in an enjoyable, stimulating environment, while providing unsurpassed value to our customers.

We are pleased to announce the opening for a Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer, who will join our Technical Solutions division in Huntsville, AL and become part of our rapidly growing technology company operating in missile defense, cybersecurity, test range modernization, biotechnology, and space control marketspaces. The nSI Research and Development (R&D) Team seeks to deploy new products for military and commercial use. As part of the R&D Team at nSI, the successful candidate will support and lead projects that develop and exploit new technologies. The candidate will be expected to participate in securing funding through proposals to the Government and private funding sources.

Responsibilities :

Design and implement algorithms for tracking, guidance, navigation, and control for close-range proximity operations.
State estimation of own-ship and detected objects via sensor fusion algorithms.
Collaborate with spacecraft and payload engineers to define system requirements.
Develop software including simulation frameworks and flight algorithms.

Basic Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in the hard sciences (physics, mathematics, etc.) or engineering.

5 years of full-time professional experience.

Ability to analyze trade-offs and solve problems both independently and as part of a team.

Intellectual curiosity and interest in sensor-based control and data acquisition.

Possess or be able to obtain an active Top Secret clearance.

U.S. citizen.

Lacking any one of these disqualifies you from this job.

Preferred Qualifications :

Advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) in Aerospace Engineering or a closely related field.

10 years of professional experience.

Broad knowledge of a variety of technical subjects coupled with the ability to confidently dive deep on unfamiliar subjects when necessary.

Experience with requirements analysis and decomposition into specifications, designs, and testable components.

Proficiency with one or more of the following :

Small satellites or CubeSats, especially with previous flight experience

Spacecraft dynamics and orbital mechanics, including low thrust trajectory optimization.

Kalman filtering and stochastic processing through fusion of inertial, GNSS, and optical sensors

Flight control systems

3-DOF and 6-DOF simulation

Modeling and simulation of control systems

Model-based systems engineering

Fault detection and recovery techniques

Flight software development and testing

Implementation of control algorithms in a real-time environment in the presence of pipeline latency, data timing jitter, etc.

MATLAB, Python, C , FPrime, cFS

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.

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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