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nou Systems, Inc. (nSI) is now officially a 100% ESOP 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 (MBSE) / Digital Engineer who will join our Technical Solutions Division in Beavercreek, Ohio 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 constructs, manages, and conducts discrete mission engineering and analysis to evaluate the efficacy of legacy architectures and new technologies

Responsibilities: 

• Develop, analyze, and maintain system models using MBSE methodologies, tools, and languages (e.g., Cameo, MagicDraw, Systems Modeling Language (SysML), Unified Modeling Language (UML)).
• Design and integrate system architectures, interfaces, and workflows to support Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition and sustainment processes.
• Conduct requirements analysis, traceability, and validation across system lifecycles, ensuring alignment with stakeholder and mission needs.
• Support the development of digital engineering capabilities, including digital thread/twin integration and migration.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (software, hardware, and cyber engineers) to ensure seamless integration and interoperability.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and MBSE expertise to program managers, stakeholders, and junior engineers.
• Prepare and deliver technical documentation, briefings, and data packages to inform leadership and government decision-making.
• Support risk management and continuous improvement efforts by evaluating and introducing new MBSE tools, processes, and frameworks.

Basic Qualifications:

• You must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace, Electrical, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field.
• You will need 4+ years of experience in systems engineering, with direct experience in MBSE.
• Proficiency with MBSE methodologies and tools (e.g., Cameo Systems Modeler, MagicDraw, IBM Rhapsody, Enterprise Architect).
• Strong knowledge of SysML/UML for modeling architectures and system behaviors.
• Experience with requirements management tools (e.g., JIRA) and traceability processes.
• Ability to interface with customers in technical and programmatic contexts, translating needs into actionable tasks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce and present technical documentation.
• You must possess or can obtain an active Top Secret/SCI 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:

• Master’s Degree: Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in MBSE or systems engineering roles, preferably within DoD, aerospace, or related industries.
• International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) certification or equivalent systems engineering certification.
• Certified SysML Model Builder or MBSE-specific training.
• Experience with DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF), Unified Architecture Framework (UAF), or other architecture frameworks.
• Familiarity with digital thread/digital twin applications, automation, and integration of MBSE across organizations.
• Experience supporting DoD open architectures.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance.

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.