Intermediate Systems Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

HSA-eligible Medical Plan

Dental & Vision Insurance

Job summary

nou Systems, Inc. is seeking an Intermediate Systems Engineer to join the Mission Engineering team at the MDIOC on-site in Colorado Springs. You will contribute to systems engineering governance, baseline integrity, and SoS integration while supporting verification, validation, and reporting.

The role emphasizes collaboration, data-driven decision making with tools like Power BI and Cameo, and rapid response to anomalies. A STEM degree, 3+ years' experience, and U.S.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support MDIOC Technical Baseline by applying standards and ensuring artifact integrity.
• Assist with process optimization and SoS integration across MDIOC using analytics tools.
• Monitor program health, generate reports, and support technical reviews.
• Respond rapidly to system anomalies and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Active Secret clearance

US citizen

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

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 Systems 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 systems engineering governance, technical baseline integrity, system-of-systems integration, and mission support.

Responsibilities

• Standards & Technical Baseline Support: Support maintenance and implementation of the MDIOC Technical Baseline by applying established engineering standards, identifying documentation gaps and inconsistencies, and verifying compliance with approved systems engineering processes. Assist senior engineers in maintaining the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of Technical Baseline artifacts.
• Process Optimization & Integration: Support continuous improvement of MDIOC systems by assessing existing engineering processes, analyzing technical and operational data, and developing recommendations for process optimization. Assist with integration of new solutions across MDIOC environments and contribute to development and maintenance of the System-of-Systems (SoS) integration strategy and MDIOC strategic roadmap. Utilize systems engineering, data analytics, and modeling tools such as Power BI and Cameo to support requirements management, end-to-end traceability, system integration, modeling, Verification & Validation (V&V), change management, and automated reporting.
• Program Health & Technical Support: Monitor systems engineering activities and performance indicators and develop reports that provide visibility into overall program health. Analyze technical issues, identify trends and potential areas of concern, and provide findings and recommendations to senior engineers. Support development, review, and implementation of engineering plans and participate in technical reviews. Maintain and analyze system performance metrics to help identify, document, and resolve anomalies or performance degradation.
• Rapid Response & Anomaly Resolution: Support rapid assessment and resolution of system anomalies by collecting and analyzing technical data, documenting findings, evaluating potential solutions, and assisting with implementation of approved corrective actions. Participate in unscheduled technical support activities and respond to emergent engineering data calls while coordinating with senior engineers and affected stakeholders to minimize mission impact.

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 and challenging established norms to implement new, forward-thinking technical initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to design, stand up, and execute new engineering governance structures, such as Engineering Review Boards, from inception rather than only maintaining legacy processes.
• Experience staying current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and engineering best practices and providing technical guidance, oversight, and tradecraft mentorship to other systems engineers.
• Hands-on experience using systems engineering, data analytics, and optimization tools such as Power BI and Cameo.
• Experience using engineering tools for requirements management, end-to-end traceability, system integration, modeling, V&V support, change-management support, and automated reporting.
• Experience developing and managing system-of-systems integration strategies and strategic roadmaps.
• Experience establishing system performance metrics and using them to identify, report, and mitigate anomalies or degradation.

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.