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Ground Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Software Engineer

nou SystemsHuntsville, Alabama, United StatesOnsite

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 Missile Defense Ground Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Software 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) GMD Digital Acquisition & Infrastructure team's software factory creating a DEVSECOPS Environment within the Integrated Digital Data Environment (IDDE) and will also serve as a system administrator for the IDDE assisting in tool deployment, infrastructure configuration management, and account management.

Responsibilities: 


You’ll be: 

  • Participating stakeholder working groups and boards to advocate for DEVSECOPS products.
  • Collaborating with development and operations teams to streamline deployment and management of infrastructure.
  • Working within a DEVSECOPS team, collaborating with other Developers, Security, and Operations, to continuously deliver products.
  • Documenting software development and infrastructure processes, including design specifications and test plans.
  • Embracing and championing Agile development processes and DEVSECOPS workflows and practices while providing technical guidance to team members and coworkers on best practices.
  • Performing security control continuous monitoring, security audits, risk analysis and developing mitigation strategies for DoD information systems.
  • Ensuring software, hardware, and firmware complies with appropriate security configuration guidelines (e.g., security technical implementation guides /security requirement guides).
  • Evaluating Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables and prepare responses to Task Management Tracker (TMT) action items.
  • Traveling as required (estimated 10%).

Basic Qualifications:


  • Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years related experience in DoD.
  • You must possess or can obtain an Active SECRET clearance. 

Preferred Qualifications:


  • Familiar with DeSecOps technologies, concepts, agile methodologies, and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Experience with at least one of these applications: Windows Active Directory, Windows Server administration GPOs, SCCM, Microsoft Azure, and AWS.
  • Familiarity with GitLab for code repo, pipelines, and/or backlog management experience using Fortify, SonarQube to ensure code quality and security.
  • Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) evaluation and implementation experience.
  • Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  • Ability to work effectively within a collaborative environment composed of Government, Prime Contractor, Support Contractor, and other Government agencies/personnel.
  • Candidate must be confident in his/her ability to work across a vast organizational structure to effectively communicate complex technical issues.
  • Direct experience in digital engineering.
  • Experience in MDA.
  • STIG (Security Technical Implementation Guides) experience.
  • Experience with AGILE.
  • DEVSECOPS experience. 

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.  60000.00 To 128500.00 (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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