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nou Systems, Inc. · 4 hours ago

Missile Defense Architecture Engineer

Huntsville, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$115K/yr - $165K/yr

5+ years exp

nou Systems, Inc. is a 100% ESOP company focused on providing innovative engineering solutions in missile defense, cybersecurity, and space control. They are seeking a Missile Defense Architecture Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency by providing technical support and conducting evaluations of advanced missile defense concepts and systems.

ConsultingGovernmentInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Evaluate Missile Defense System capabilities and assess system performance against projected threats

Leverage knowledge of OUSD(R&E) Critical Technology Area research to enhance existing MDS capability evaluations and propose potential future capability concepts

Attending presentations, conferences and working groups from organizations spanning the DoD in order to capture Defense developments and their potential utility for missile defense

Recommend and assess unconventional methods for missile defense and defeat

Document results in study and analysis reports, point papers, and briefings

Develop new missile defense concepts and assess feasibility, characterize and assess the fundamental scientific requirements to realize new concepts, and document the results

Perform mission and component analysis to establish capability and performance baselines

Formulate and recommend strategies for achieving the desired Missile Defense System architecture in a Capability Development Roadmap

Validate developing solutions and mission needs. As solutions progress through development, iteratively assess predicted performance and test plans against operational requirements

Qualification

Missile Defense SystemsTechnical AnalysisEngineering RigorDirected EnergyHypersonicsMATLABPythonCommunicationTeam LeadershipProblem Solving

Required

A bachelor's degree in a technical field such as engineering, mathematics, physical sciences, or computer science

At least 5 years of full-time professional experience in a technical field related to missile defense and/or technical analysis of a complex Department of Defense (DoD) weapon system

Must be eligible to obtain or have an active TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility

Must be able to work at our customer site on Fort Belvoir in Fairfax County, Virginia

Preferred

Prior experience working in, or with, the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, OUSD(R&E), in Critical Technology Areas relevant to missile defense systems or potential future missile defense elements (including, but not limited to, directed energy, hypersonics, integrated sensing and cyber, advanced computing, space technology, microelectronics, integrated network systems-of-systems, and advanced materials)

Special Access Program (SAP) experience

Prefer master's degree in STEM field

Prefer 7 years of relevant professional experience (or, without a master's degree, 20 years of experience is preferred)

Prior experience analyzing one or more MDS elements or components including Infrared (IR) or Radio Frequency (RF) sensor systems; missile; space systems; Battle Management, Command and Control, Communication (BMC3); and missile tracking systems

Experience in one or more of the following areas: conducting complex analytical studies, developing or modifying tools to suit analysis tasks, building reusable and well-documented MATLAB/Python utilities, assessing advanced concepts and technologies, and evaluating threat intelligence information with respect to technological developments

Capability to work independently and/or lead sub-teams, applying engineering rigor to analyze and resolve problems

Excellent written and oral communication skills and MS Office automation tool proficiency