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nou Systems, Inc. (nSI) enables 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 Mid-Level Enterprise Architect / Systems Engineer who will join our Digital Transformation, Acquisition, Modernization, and Modification (DTAMM) Program supporting Vandenberg Space Force Base (SFB) in California 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 our DTAMM team known for performing system modernization and digital transformation projects that will enable the acceleration of the space launch cadence needed for the Spaceport of the future. Work is expected to be primarily done via telework in reasonable proximity to the Vandenberg Space Force Base to enable on-site customer meetings and local team tag-up meetings as required.

Responsibilities:

• You will define System level architecture, incremental solution capabilities, and key interfaces of the system while considering design, technology maturity, cost, and schedule constraints of the system.

• You will write technical system requirements derived from market, stakeholders, and customer requirements and working across multiple directorates and offices to identify and define future space capabilities.

• You will author interface control documents, system descriptions, whitepapers, and other key technical documents for internal and external stakeholders.

• You will support defining strategic roadmaps for future technology investigations and capability assessments, advising the government about new technologies, trade studies, analysis of alternatives, and technology assessments.

• You will work with the DTAMM Program Manager, systems engineering, software, and hardware engineering team to implement approved modernization efforts within specified performance, cost, and schedule objectives to ensure a seamless transition of new technologies into the ranges.

• Provides technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Solutions are expected to be imaginative, thorough, practicable and consistent with organization objectives.

Basic Qualifications:

• You must have a bachelor’s and fourteen (9) years or more experience; master’s and twelve (7) years or more experience; PhD or JD and nine (4) years or more experience in a technical field such as Engineering.

• Capability to apply innovative techniques in investigating solutions to system gaps, test needs or problems.

• Working knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) concepts and tools.

• Capability to work independently, participate on teams and lead a task, project or team while requiring minimal guidance and direction from more senior level staff.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• 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 with architecture frameworks, for example the Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF).

• Proficient with MBSE tools and procedures that support requirements, analysis, trades, visualization, traceability, and test (DOORS/JIRA/CAMEO).

• Ability to provide technical and programmatic direction on the development, integration, and use of MBSE models.

• Proficient understanding of fundamental model development and its application to architecture or system design

• Working knowledge of systems engineering documentation to include concepts of operations, interface control documents, and verification and test.

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.