Associate Technical Staff

Basic Qualifications

• You must have a bachelor’s degree in a STEM field. Systems Engineering degree preferred.
• While we are looking for all experience levels, for mid-level positions we expect someone with 5 or more years full-time professional experience performing relevant work and for the more senior positions we expect 18 years or more experience.
• You must possess or can obtain an active Secret clearance.
• You must be a U.S. citizen to be eligible for this position.
• Lacking any one of these disqualifies you from this job.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience applying principles and techniques of engineering while performing research, analysis, hardware / software / systems design, testing or operations.
• Ability to assist in analysis of user / mission needs and existing system capabilities and identify gaps.
• Capability to apply innovative techniques in investigating solutions to system gaps, test needs or problems.
• The capability to design, develop, test and implement hardware, software, network or database solutions.
• Knowledge of the UEWR and PARCS radar systems and technologies that support the ground-based space Missile Warning, Missile Defense, and Space Domain Missions.
• Experience developing integrated technical modernization plans, based on reviewed trade studies, analyses of alternatives or similar technical studies.
• Demonstrated mastery of systems engineering processes and practices, including DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF) experience.
• Demonstrated capability, across multiple programs, to take technology from concept to implementation.
• Experience effectively communicating at senior levels within an organization and meeting with stakeholders to formulate, review, and execute technical plans and deliverable items.
• Experience migrating legacy radar systems to a modern digital engineering, digital transformation, and Agile development environment.
• Experience in trade studies and analyses of alternatives to enhance enterprise capabilities as required.
• Experience creating MBSE models of systems.
• Experience in creating architectures across disciplines to meet program objectives.
• Experience adding detail to short-, medium-, and long-term architectural visions, put together purchase plans, roadmaps, and sparing and obsolescent equipment replacement plans.
• Experience performing concept of test and training event planning, requirements definition and capture, analysis and engineering, system analysis and design.
• Test and Evaluation experience with the Missile Defense System (MDS), Integrated Tactical Warning / Attack Assessment (ITA/AA), Space Surveillance Network (SSN), UEWR, or PARCS.
• Previous experience on SENSOR or SMORS.
• Capability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Depending on experience level, ability to lead a task, project or team while requiring minimal guidance and direction from more senior level staff.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• 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, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 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