Intermediate Flight Test Engineer

nou Systems, Inc.

$80K — $110K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM field required.
  • Minimum of 3 years experience in missile defense or large DoD projects.
  • Active Secret Clearance with potential to obtain Top Secret.
  • Experience in MATLAB and TAOS software is essential.
  • Familiarity with STK software and missile defense systems preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Support development and documentation of target analysis products for MDA Flight Tests.
  • Plan test activities and recommend team assignments for missions.
  • Contribute to development of notional trajectories and flight scenarios.
  • Deploy for test missions and produce timely data analysis products.
  • Participate in test planning activities and provide technical analysis.
  • Prepare technical reports and briefings regarding Flight Test Targets.
  • Process and analyze large flight test data sets using various formats.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive total rewards package with competitive compensation.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance offerings.
  • Health Savings Account eligibility under the medical plan.
  • Company-funded life and disability insurance.
  • Generous personal time off, vacation, and paid holidays.
  • 401(k) retirement plan and employee stock ownership options.
  • Flexible spending accounts available for employees.
  • Tuition reimbursement for further education.
  • Opportunities for personal and technical development.
  • Participation in corporate events and community outreach initiatives.
Full Job Description
We are pleased to announce the opening of an Intermediate Flight Test Analysis 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. In this position, the selected candidate will support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Director of Test Targets (DTT) Tech Team on Redstone Arsenal.

You'll be:
  • Supporting the development, integration, analysis, and documentation of target analysis products for pre-mission and post-mission activities for all MDA Flight Tests
  • Planning test activities and providing recommendations for team assignments to support mission activities
  • Contributing to development of Target Vehicle notional trajectories and flight scenarios
  • Deploying for test missions and develop data analysis products such as Target Best Estimated Trajectory (BET), Target Quick-look Brief, and Target Launch Time within required 24-hour (quick-look) timeframe, ensuring accuracy of data products
  • Participating in target development and test planning activities such as Target System Readiness Reviews, Preliminary Design Reviews, Critical Design Reviews, Target and Test Readiness Reviews, providing analysis and recommendations
  • Preparing technical reports and/or briefings on various technical aspects of Flight Test Targets
  • Processing, parsing, and reformatting large flight test data sets, converting between various file types to support analysis and tool integration
  • Utilizing MATLAB to develop/execute scripting tools used for evaluating missile trajectory dynamics against mission and safety requirements

Basic Qualifications:
  • A Bachelor's degree in STEM field is required with minimum of 3 years working on missile defense-related or other complex/large DoD program/projects
  • Active Secret Clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Must be detail oriented, self-motivated, and work both independently and collaboratively
  • Experience working independently and/or leading sub-teams to analyze and resolve problems
  • Skilled in use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
  • Skilled in use of Matlab, and TAOS software
  • Familiar with STK software
  • Experience with missiles, targets, missile defense systems or hypersonic weapons

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.

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