Facility Configuration Engineer

nou Systems Inc; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 88,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wages

Health plan (HSA)

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k)

ESOP

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development

Company Events

Job summary

nou Systems, Inc. invites applications for a Facility Configuration Engineer to join the Mission Engineering team at the MDIOC on-site.

The role focuses on facility configuration items, baselining, and change management within a dynamic, ESOP-backed defense-focused company. The position requires a STEM degree, 3+ years of experience, and an active Secret clearance or ability to obtain one, with US citizenship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field from an accredited institution.
• At least 3 years of full-time professional experience.
• Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain one.
• U.S. citizen required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Mission Systems Engineer Lead with Responsible Engineer duties regarding Facility Configuration Items.
• Oversee lifecycle of facility change requests and ensure CM requirements are met.
• Oversee baselining of configuration items into MDIOC baselines.
• Guide processing, review and documentation of CM activities before government/contractor review boards.
• Lead site surveys to validate integrity of facility configuration items.

Skills

Configuration Management

Change management

Baselining

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

BMC Remedy

GitLab

Jira

Job description

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Facility Configuration Engineer

12 days ago Requisition ID: 2065

Salary Range: $87,500.00 To $125,000.00 Annually

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 the opening for a Facility Configuration Engineer who will join our Mission Engineering team at the Missile Defense Integration & Operations Center (MDIOC) / On-site and become part of our rapidly growing technology company operating in missile defense, cybersecurity, test range modernization, biotechnology, and space control marketspaces. You will be part of a team known for facility technical baseline governance and configuration management supporting MDIOC CTTO operations.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Mission Systems Engineer Lead with Responsible Engineer duties as required regarding Facility Configuration Items (CIs)
• Oversee the lifecycle of facility change requests, from initiation to completion, ensuring all Configuration Management (CM) requirements are met by guiding stakeholders through the change management process
• Oversee the baselining of configuration items into the MDIOC Requirements, Architecture, and Engineering Baselines as required
• Guide the processing, review, categorization, and documentation of all CM activities prior to submission for government and contractor review boards
• Lead and conduct site surveys as a critical component of CM audits to validate the integrity of facility configuration items and configuration information
• Mentor and develop Mission Engineering CM teammates, creating a culture of continuous learning and clear opportunities for growth and advancement within the configuration management discipline
• Collaborate with Quality personnel to spearhead the resolution of any assigned findings, implementing corrective and preventive actions related to the MDIOC Technical Baseline
• Maintain a comprehensive training program for all CM processes, delivering training both internally and externally to the Mission Engineering organization
• Continuously evaluate organizational processes for improvement initiatives, driving a culture of continuous improvement within the CM team
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the strategic goals of the organization

Basic Qualifications:

• You must have a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field from an accredited institution.
• You will need at least 3 years of full-time professional experience.
• You must possess or be able to obtain an active Secret clearance.
• You must be a U.S. citizen to be eligible for this position.

Lacking any one of these disqualifies you from this job.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience executing configuration management efforts, including CM planning and management, configuration item identification and baselining, change management, status accounting, and CM verification and validation.
• Experience applying principles identified in EIA-649-C.
• Experience using BMC Remedy.
• Experience using GitLab, Jira, or other project planning tools.
• Experience developing and presenting training documentation and writing process documents.
• Experience tracking and providing configuration-management data for metrics and reporting.
• Experience developing and auditing baseline configurations.
• Self-driven approach to continuous learning and Mission Engineering process improvement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to follow documented processes and procedures and provide feedback for updates as necessary.
• Ability to climb a ladder, work beneath elevated floor areas, and lift 40 pounds.

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 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.