Intermediate Flight Test Engineer

Intermediate Flight Test Analysis Engineer

Nou Systems Inc. (nSI) is a 100% ESOP company that provides products, services, and expertise to transform defense systems and improve capabilities.

This position is located in Huntsville, AL, and supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Director of Test Targets (DTT) Tech Team on Redstone Arsenal.

• Support the development, integration, analysis, and documentation of target analysis products for pre‑mission and post‑mission activities for all MDA Flight Tests.
• Plan test activities and recommend team assignments to support mission activities.
• Contribute to the development of Target Vehicle notional trajectories and flight scenarios.
• Deploy for test missions and develop data analysis products such as Target Best Estimated Trajectory (BET), Target Quick‑look Brief, and Target Launch Time within the required 24‑hour (quick‑look) timeframe, ensuring product accuracy.
• Participate in target development and test planning activities such as Target System Readiness Reviews, Preliminary Design Reviews, Critical Design Reviews, and Target and Test Readiness Reviews, providing analysis and recommendations.
• Prepare technical reports and/or briefings on various technical aspects of Flight Test Targets.
• Process, parse, and reformat large flight‑test data sets, converting between file types to support analysis and tool integration.
• Utilize MATLAB to develop and execute scripting tools used for evaluating missile trajectory dynamics against mission and safety requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and a minimum of 3 years’ experience on missile‑defense or other large DoD program/projects.
• Active Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain Top Secret.

• Detail orientation, self‑motivation, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Experience leading sub‑teams to analyze and resolve problems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency in MATLAB and TAOS software.
• Familiarity with STK software.
• Experience with missiles, targets, missile‑defense systems, or hypersonic weapons.

• 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 Life Lock.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Personal Development, Technical Learning Opportunities, & Lunch‑n‑Learns.
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach.

* Final compensation for this position is determined by factors such as relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location.

Salary Range: $85,000.00 – $ Annually

Nou Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are based upon a candidate’s qualifications and capabilities 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, visit  U.S. citizenship is required for most positions.