Missile Defense M&S VV&A Engineer

ADP, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Medical plan

ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

Job summary

nou Systems, Inc. (nSI) invites a Missile Defense Modeling & Simulation VV&A Engineer to join our Engineering Services Division in Huntsville, Alabama.

You will optimize MDS models and simulations, support testing and experimentation, and collaborate with a cross-functional team to ensure VV&A integrity and accreditation readiness. The role requires a Bachelor's in a STEM field, 7+ years in missile defense or DoD projects, and an active Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM field.
• 7+ years of missile defense-related or DoD program experience.
• Active Secret clearance or the ability to obtain one.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide M&S accreditation recommendations to the Accreditation Authority by performing M&S VV&A to assess MDS effectiveness and interoperability for MDA intended uses.
• Develop MDS M&S V&V plans/reports and accreditation plans/reports.
• Conduct SFVE analysis and coordinate release of SFVE event analysis reports to support validation of MDS integrated system M&S in HWIL and digital environments.
• Update and/or author and staff for approval: documents, studies, assessments, and reports including V&V and Accreditation Reports.
• Perform/assess model design verification to ensure the M&S design reflects the validated concept and requirements.
• Document M&S capabilities, limitations, assumptions and risk/impact; provide mitigation strategies.
• Translate stakeholder M&S needs into system-level M&S requirements within SRDs.

Skills

Active Secret clearance

Missile defense experience

Modeling & Simulation

Systems engineering mindset

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Job description

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Salary Range: $105,000.00 To $155,000.00 Annually

nou Systems, Inc. (nSI) is officially a 100% employee-owned 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 a Missile Defense Modeling & Simulation (M&S) Verification, Validation, and Accreditation (VV&A) Engineerwithin our Engineering Services Division in Huntsville, Alabama. You will be part of a dynamic, collaborative team that helps the Missile Defense Agency's (MDA) System Verification organization fulfill its mission to "increase confidence in the performance of the Missile Defense System by developing comprehensive test requirements and developing and executing the system engineering M&S processes, M&S Enterprise VV&A, and missile defense verification processes."In this role, you will help optimize key Missile Defense System (MDS) models and simulations, including sensor and missile simulations, ensuring they are in peak condition to support MDS testing and experiments. Additionally, you will become part of our rapidly growing technology company operating in missile defense, cybersecurity, test range modernization, biotechnology, and space control marketspaces!

Responsibilities:

As a M&S VV&A engineer, you will:

• Provide M&S accreditation recommendations to the Accreditation Authority by performing M&S VV&A to assess MDS effectiveness and interoperability for MDA intended uses.
• Perform M&S systems engineering/analysis to develop M&S System Requirements Documents (SRDs) that translate stakeholder M&S needs into system level M&S requirements in support of performance assessment of the MDS.
• Support the Director, System Verification, in the roles of MDA Verification and Validation (V&V) Agent and Accreditation Agent.
• Develop MDS M&S V&V plans/reports and accreditation plans/reports.
• Conduct SFVE analysis, prepare and coordinate release of SFVE event analysis reports to support validation of MDS integrated system M&S in Hardware in the Loop (HWIL) and digital environments.
• Update and/or author and staff for approval: documents, studies, assessments, and reports as may be required, to include V&V Reports and Accreditation Reports.
• Perform/assess model design verification to substantiate that the M&S design accurately reflects the validated concept and associated requirements.
• Document M&S capabilities, limitations, assumptions and risk/impact that affect M&S intended use and test objectives. Identify and provide mitigation strategies for each M&S limitation.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM field
• 7+ years of experience working on missile defense-related or other DoD programs or projects
• Must have or be able to obtain an Active Secret clearance
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience and understanding of the MDA mission
• Proficient understanding of the current and evolving MDS architectures
• Experience with application of M&S to defense architectures
• Systems engineering background or familiarity (i.e., knowledge of the systems engineering "V")

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.