Systems Engineer – Digital Engineering

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.

About the role

We are seeking a Systems Engineer with a Digital Engineering focus to join our Teams Next – Systems Engineering & Analyses team in Huntsville, AL. You will 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 the digital transformation of the Missile Defense Agency’s architecture, processes, and programs.

You’ll be part of a dynamic team of government civilians and defense contractors supporting the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Director’s vision for digital transformation. This includes implementing new tools and modern architectures to overhaul the Agency’s systems engineering processes and products. A primary focus will be developing the Government Reference Architecture—an integrated, cloud-based framework that enables collaborative development, testing, and integration of tactical software. The architecture will support role-based tools and customized views for users at all levels. This effort aims to transition the Agency away from inefficient document-heavy workflows and reliance on email toward a modern digital ecosystem that enables real-time, multi-user collaboration and automates or eliminates traditional documentation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Director’s vision for digital transformation by implementing new tools and modern architectures.
• Develop the Government Reference Architecture—an integrated, cloud-based framework for collaborative development, testing, and integration of tactical software.
• Enable role-based tools and customized views for users at all levels within the architecture.
• Transition the Agency from document-heavy workflows to a modern digital ecosystem that supports real-time, multi-user collaboration.
• Automate or eliminate traditional documentation requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a STEM field.
• 7 years of full-time professional experience working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program/project.
• Must possess or be able to obtain an active Secret clearance.
• Must be a U.S. citizen to be eligible for this position.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of digital engineering tools and methodologies and Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA).
• Software development and programming experience.
• Applied experience with systems modeling and MBSE toolsets such as CAMEO, Rhapsody, and/or DOORS.
• Strong analytical and technical documentation review capabilities.
• Proven ability to apply systems engineering principles to architectural development.
• Experience driving and implementing effective systems engineering practices.
• Expertise in System-of-Systems (SoS) architecture development and analysis.
• Familiarity with Government Reference Architecture frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate Reference Architectures within SoS environments.
• Comprehensive experience in requirements development, traceability, and lifecycle management.
• Multi-domain architecture expertise spanning business strategy, process optimization, software development, and logistics management.
• Strong commitment to continuous learning in Systems Engineering disciplines.

About nou 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

• 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.