nou Systems, Inc. (nSI) is now officially a 100% Employee Owned (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 of Ground-Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Fire Control (GFC) Analysis Subject Matter Expert (SME), who will join our Engineering Services Division in Huntsville, AL 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 providing test support to the Missile Defense System – Operational Test Agency (MDS-OTA). The MDS OTA Team provides independent operational assessment of the MDS capability to defend the United States, its deployed forces, friends, and allies against missiles of all ranges and in all phases of flight

Responsibilities

The Missile Defense System (MDS) Operational Test Agency (OTA) Team serves as the independent operational assessment organization for the Missile Defense System, partnering closely with the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and the warfighter community throughout the test, assessment, and analysis lifecycle. This role supports operational missile defense testing from initial concept development and requirements definition through test planning, execution, analysis, and operational assessment reporting. Responsibilities include supporting a broad range of ground, flight, and cyber test events while providing subject matter expertise for systems-of-systems supporting Strategic and Theater/Regional testing.

Primary responsibilities include coordinating the planning and execution of system-level operational testing by developing test objectives, integrating test architectures and resources, and collaborating with key stakeholders, including the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), Combatant Commands (CCMDs), and the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation (DOT&E). The GMD GFC SME must be proficient in MATLAB, Python, and Parquet Table to conduct complex system and system-of-systems (SoS) analysis. The SME will leverage their expertise in GFC analysis, software builds, Warfighter (WF) observations, and WF Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTP) to execute comprehensive GMD analysis across the entire SoS architecture.

Additional responsibilities include analysis of GMD GFC weapons systems and sub-systems, weapons planner, sensor taskings, communication events, and targeting. The SME will extract actionable operational insights and contextualize operational picture and tactical performance. The position also requires performing analysis of test data to evaluate the operational effectiveness and suitability of the Missile Defense System, as well as preparing technical reports and executive-level briefings that communicate observations, findings, risk assessments, and recommendations to government and military leadership.

Basic Qualifications:

Lacking any one of these disqualifies you from this job.

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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:

*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.

Minimum Degree: BS STEM

Minimum Years Experience: 5

Equivalent Years Experience: 10

Substitute Years for Education: Yes

Annual Salary Range: $104,000 - $164,300