Model-Based Systems Engineer (Cameo / SysML)

nou Systems, Inc. (nSI) is now officially a 100% employee-owned 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 Model-Based Systems Engineer who will join our Systems Engineering & Analyses team in Huntsville, AL and become part of our rapidly growing technology company operating in missile defense, cybersecurity, test range modernization, biotechnology, and space control marketspaces. You will provide support to the Missile Defense Agency Chief Engineer's office and more specifically the Director for Digital Engineering. You will be part of a team known for advancing Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices and delivering innovative modeling solutions that transform how complex systems are designed and integrated.

Responsibilities :

You’ll be applying systems engineering principles and MBSE practices to develop, analyze, and manage system models using SysML. You will work with CAMEO Systems Modeler and related toolsets to design, document, and validate system architectures. Your work will help reduce reliance on traditional document-based processes and enable more effective collaboration, traceability, and lifecycle management across engineering disciplines. You will support the development of MDA's Government Reference Architecture (GRA) which will model the Agency, its organizational relationships, processes, and products and seek improvements to work efficiency and reduction of duplications of effort.

Basic Qualifications :

You must have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. A STEM degree is preferred.

You will need at least 5 years of professional experience, with no less than 1 year specifically modeling with SysML.

You must possess or be able to 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 :

A minimum of 7 years of professional experience, with direct MBSE experience strongly preferred.

OMG Certified Systems Modeling Professional (OCSMP) certifications, including :

Model User

Model Builder – Fundamental

Model Builder – Intermediate

Model Builder – Advanced

Familiarity and hands-on experience with CAMEO Systems Modeler.

Equivalent vendor-specific or academic certifications aligned with SysML standards.

Strong ability to apply MBSE principles to real-world system design and integration challenges.

Demonstrated capability in requirements development, traceability, and system lifecycle management within an MBSE framework.

Experience collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to develop and refine system architectures.

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.