Intermediate Infrastructure Support Engineer

nou Systems, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k)

Healthcare

Paid time off

Job summary

nou Systems, Inc. is inviting applications for an Intermediate Infrastructure Support Engineer to join the Mission Engineering team at the MDIOC on site in Colorado. The role supports facility systems sustainment, asset management, and engineering verification across defense and cyber domains.

The ideal candidate holds a STEM degree, has multiple years of experience, and can obtain an active Secret clearance. U.S. citizenship is required to be eligible for this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field from an accredited institution.
• At least 3 years of full-time professional experience.
• Active Secret clearance.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess facility infrastructure assets and document results for maintenance and security planning.
• Maintain asset information, research lifecycle concerns, and document vulnerabilities.
• Analyze infrastructure data to support resource allocation and reliability.
• Support facility engineers and leadership in sustainment and modernization.
• Manage asset identification, inventories, data reconciliation, and records.
• Coordinate obsolescence assessments with senior engineers and partners.
• Update MDIOC SE processes and document changes.
• Develop test plans, coordinate resources, and execute tests for V&V activities.
• Maintain engineering activity tracking tools and weekly reports.
• Engage stakeholders to identify future infrastructure needs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written & verbal communication

Cross-organization coordination

Physical capability (ladder, lift 40lb

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Bachelor’s in engineering or related field

Job description

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 an Intermediate Infrastructure Support 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 and mission infrastructure sustainment, asset management, and engineering verification and validation.

Responsibilities

• Support criticality assessments of facility infrastructure assets by collecting technical data, applying established assessment criteria, and documenting results used to prioritize maintenance, upgrades, and security activities based on mission impact.
• Assist with asset lifecycle and obsolescence analysis by maintaining asset information, researching equipment status, identifying potential lifecycle concerns, and documenting physical vulnerabilities.
• Analyze infrastructure and asset data to support efficient resource allocation, system reliability, and resilience.
• Provide analytical and technical support to Facility Systems Engineers and facility leadership in sustaining and modernizing high-value infrastructure.
• Support asset identification and asset management activities, including physical inventories, asset verification, data reconciliation, and maintenance of accurate infrastructure records.
• Assist with obsolescence assessments in coordination with senior engineers, Project Management, the O&M Contractor, and mission partners to identify and document risks associated with aging infrastructure.
• Support maintenance and updates to MDIOC Systems Engineering (SE) processes and associated documentation to incorporate Government-approved changes.
• Compile information and assist MDIOC Facility Systems Engineers with documenting required SE process updates resulting from Infrastructure Support Engineering process changes.
• Apply established engineering principles and best practices to investigate infrastructure issues, participate in site surveys, support design reviews, and develop recommended solutions for review by senior engineers.
• Support MDIOC Facility System sustainment and Verification & Validation (V&V) activities, including preparation of test plans and procedures, resource coordination, test execution, data collection, and documentation of results.
• Assist in developing test procedures and preparing supporting documentation for V&V activities.
• Execute approved test procedures, collect and analyze test data, document anomalies and findings, and contribute to comprehensive test reports.
• Maintain engineering activity tracking tools and dashboards and support the preparation and distribution of weekly engineering activity reports.
• Participate in stakeholder interviews and requirements-gathering activities to identify future infrastructure and mission needs.
• Coordinate with senior Infrastructure Support Engineers, Facility Systems Engineers, Configuration Management personnel, Project Management, the O&M Contractor, and mission partners to support infrastructure sustainment and modernization activities.

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

• Proven experience driving organizational change management and challenging established norms to implement new technical initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to design, stand up, and execute new engineering governance structures from inception rather than only maintaining legacy processes.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, systems engineering, facilities management, information technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience in asset identification and management, including physical inventories and lifecycle analyses.
• Experience performing obsolescence assessments and developing modernization strategies for aging infrastructure in a Government, defense, or high-tempo operational environment.
• Hands‑on experience with Engineering, Sustainment, Verification & Validation (ESV&V) processes, including test plan development and execution.
• Experience preparing technical reports, tracking dashboards, and briefings for leadership or Government customers.
• Strong analytical skills supporting criticality assessments and physical vulnerability evaluation.
• Experience coordinating across multiple organizations and balancing competing operational priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• 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

• 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.