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Missile Defense FMS Radar Systems Engineer

nou SystemsHuntsville, Alabama, United StatesOnsite

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. 


We are pleased to announce the opening for a Missile Defense Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Radar Systems Engineer, who will join our Engineering Services Division in Huntsville, Alabama 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 that supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Sensors X-band Radar team (SNX).  

Responsibilities: 


You’ll be: 

  • Providing engineering support for the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) X-Band Ground Sensors Directorate Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) Radar Project Office (SNXF).
  • Representing the program office in multiple Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) related to radar system testing, acceptance, deployment, weapon site facility design and construction, weapon site activation, and sustainment engineering activities.
  • Providing support to Failure Review Board (FRB) and Corrective Action activity.
  • Providing support to obsolescence management activity.
  • Tracking software development programs, identify potential issues that will result in failure to achieve development milestones, develop, and advocate courses of action for resolution of issues.
  • Producing, reviewing, and managing engineering documents. Prepare technical and position papers, engineering briefs, schedules, and risk management documents.
  • Developing program plans, plan of action and milestone (POA&M) recommendations, and prepare executive level briefing packages and formal documentation. Prepare alternative courses of action analyses and executive level results presentations.
  • Interfacing with internal and external project stakeholders; FMS Weapon System Program Office, FMS Case Management Division, USACE, Foreign Liaison Officer, and industry partners. Coordinate and manage project activities across other government agencies (OGAs).
  • Assisting with the identification and resolution of complex technical issues, as well as provide potential solutions to senior members of the Project Offices, MDA, Combatant Command, and Partner Nation as it pertains to the radar production, system integration and check-out (SICO), deployment, emplacement, and tactical site operations.
  • Appling disciplined systems engineering practices, identify and resolve complex problems associated with technical performance requirements, systems integration, and performance.
  • Travelling (25%) to prime contractor facility, test ranges, and foreign weapon site locations (KSA).

Basic Qualifications:


  • MS degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math
  • 12+ years working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program/project.
  • Active Secret Clearance or higher required

Preferred Qualifications:


  • Knowledge and application of phased array radar theory, function, and design.

  • Experience with Foreign Military Sales.
  • Experience with Integrated Missile Defense Radar Systems.
  • Works independently, applying engineering rigor to analyze and resolve problems within a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Experience with Program Management.
  • Experience implementing systems engineering "V" processes.
  • Familiarity with program protection and Anti-Tamper initiatives.
  • Experience with software development, testing, and fielding initiatives.
  • Ability to self-manage and initiate within team structure.
  • Ability to decompose complex problems to actionable elements.
  • Ability to work across organizational boundaries.
  • Ability to present complex information and concepts to Leaders at various levels.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office® applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Working knowledge of MDA Systems Engineering processes and procedures.
  • Working knowledge of MDA organizational structure.
  • Working knowledge of Missile Defense System (MDS) architecture and concepts.

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


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.  104000.00 To 164300.00 (USD) Annually

Life at nou Systems

nou Systems is helping its customers transform defense systems with powerful, data-driven insights that improve system capability. Applying our expertise in systems engineering, modeling and simulation, real-time open systems development, testing, and system assessment, nou Systems develops insights and solutions that provide improved capability for a variety of complex defense systems as well as test range radar, telemetry, and optical 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. nou Systems, Inc. is a woman-owned small business headquartered in Huntsville, AL.
Thrive Here & What We Value1. Supportive Work Environment2. Personal Career Development Opportunities3. Technical Learning Opportunities4. Comprehensive Total Rewards Package5. Remote Work Friendly6. Tuition Reimbursement7. Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach8. Innovative Engineering and Prototype Development9. State-of-the-art Products from Concept to Fully Developed Solutions10. Equal Opportunity Employer
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