Security Systems Engineer

nou Systems, Inc. (nSI) is now officially a 100% ESOP company! We value teamwork and collaboration, and this transition allows us to take that commitment to a new level. nSI empowers 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 an Intermediate System Protections Engineer who will join our Engineering Services Team in Huntsville, AL 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 :

The Program Protections / Security Engineer will be providing expertise to the Missile Defense Agency on the MDA Technical, Engineering, Advisory and Management Support (TEAMS)-Next Specialized Engineering Analyses (SEA) contract.

This position will support the System Security Engineering directorate (MDA / CEY). This team performs analysis and assessments of system protections objective evidence in System Readiness Reviews, Preliminary Design Reviews, and Critical Design Reviews of new systems or system upgrades to the Missile Defense System. The selected candidate will inform the MDA / CEY Director with respect to risk-based decisions and sufficiency of implemented system protections.

Duties include :

Support and analysis of body of evidence in engineering review processes

Briefing of issues, concerns and status to senior leadership

Working with different program offices in lead up to engineering reviews and decision points

Review of system architectures in relation to DoD standards

Review of verification reports from DoD Joint Federated Assurance Center (JFAC) Labs on engineering plans, designs, and systems

Review of plans and designs to determine if they are ready to be reviewed by JFAC lab

Performance of staff work for customer regularly and as needed

Determination of system operation and criticality analysis from designs

Basic Qualifications :

At a minimum, qualified candidates must have :

A Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree.

At least 5 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.

Must be eligible to obtain or have an active TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility.

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

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

Preferred Qualifications :

Program protections background

Experience with DoD acquisitions and formal design review process

Bachelor’s or higher degree in an Engineering or related STEM field

7 or more years of relevant professional experience is preferred

Capability to work independently and / or lead sub-teams, applying engineering rigor to analyze and resolve problems

Excellent written and oral communication skills and MS Office automation tool proficiency

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.