Facility Configuration Engineer

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. Join our Mission Engineering team at the Missile Defense Integration & Operations Center (MDIOC) / On-site as part of our rapidly growing technology company operating in missile defense, cybersecurity, test range modernization, biotechnology, and space control marketspaces.

About the role

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

Requirements

• 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. citizenship

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

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance with Health Savings Account eligibility
• Company-funded life, short-term, and 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, and lunch-and-learns
• Corporate-sponsored events and 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.