Lead Data Engineer – Dashboards & Program Analytics

nou Systems Inc; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical plan with Health Savings

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

nou Systems, Inc. (nSI) is seeking a Lead Data Engineer to join our Engineering Services Division in Huntsville, AL. You will serve as an AI-enabled data analytics and visualization expert, building advanced tools and management dashboards for multiple programs and senior leadership.

You will autonomously translate high-level objectives into fully developed, technically sound solutions that deliver decision-quality data across DoD-adjacent programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Ability to develop analytical and visualization tools.
• Ability to work proactively and independently with minimal supervision.
• Active security clearance at the required level (e.g., TS/SCI) or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Turn complex, multi-program datasets into AI-powered dashboards for senior leaders.
• Leverage Palantir Foundry or other LLMs to develop analytical tools and dashboards.
• Design, build, and maintain scalable AI-enhanced scheduling and analytics tools.
• Operate independently translating high-level objectives into fully functioning tools.

Skills

Analytical tool development

Visualization tooling

Independent work

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

Bachelor's degree in STEM + 20+ years experience

Tools

Palantir Foundry

AI tool integration

Job description

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7 days ago Requisition ID: 2076

Salary Range: $115,000.00 To $205,000.00 Annually

nou Systems, Inc. (nSI) is seeking a Lead Data Engineer to join our Engineering Services Division in Huntsville, AL, as part of our rapidly growing technology company.

We are seeking a highly motivated, independent engineer to serve as an AI-enabled data analytics and visualization expert, developing advanced analytical tools and management dashboards for multiple, simultaneous complex programs. This position requires a proactive, self-directed professional who excels at taking high-level objectives and independently producing fully developed, technically sound tools that put decision-quality data directly in front of senior leadership.

Responsibilities

As the technical lead for enterprise data visualization, you'll turn complex, multi-program datasets into the AI-powered dashboards and analytical tools senior leaders depend on to make critical decisions. Duties include:

• Leveraging the MDA instantiation of Palantir's "Foundry" software or other available LLMs to develop sophisticated analytical tools and interactive dashboards, converting complex datasets into clear, actionable executive-level visual products
• Designing, building, andmaintainingscalable, AI-enhanced scheduling and analytical tools that enable continuous tracking and optimization across programs
• Operating independently — translating abstract, high-levelobjectivesinto complete, functioning tools without step-by-step guidance

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and 7+ years of relevant professional experience
• Ability to develop analytical and visualization tools
• Ability to work proactively and independently with minimal supervision
• Active security clearance at the required level (e.g., TS/SCI) or ability to obtain this clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a STEM field and 12+ years of relevant professional experience
• Alternatively: Bachelor's degree in STEM and 20+ years of experience may be considered
• Experience supporting database administration
• Experience with Palantir's AI-based software development environments, or other AI tools used to build software that ties an LLM "chatbot" into enterprise data
• Strong ability to synthesize technical data into executive-level products
• Familiarity with missile defense or other complex DoD program environments

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. This position has a wide range of acceptable experience levels, where the upper end of the pay scale is reserved for more senior applicants.

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.