Principal Software Engineer

Job Description

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.

nou Systems, a Hemisphere IDIQ awardee, is pleased to announce the contingent opening for a Principal Software Engineer who will join our Engineering Services team in El Segundo, CA and become part of our rapidly growing technology company operating in missile defense, cybersecurity, test range modernization, biotechnology, and space control marketspaces.

Responsibilities:

Designs, develops, documents, tests and debugs application software

Conducts analysis and collaborates with subject matter experts in the planning, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems for information storage, processing, presentation, manipulation, display, or reporting

End product may be special use, customized, or commercial software

Determines computer user needs; analyzes system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls; prepares operating instructions; designs and develops autonomous services, desktop applications, web applications, scripts, and utility programs

Ensures software standards are met

Applies advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts

Contributes to development of new principles and concepts

Participates with senior managers to establish strategic plans and objectives

Recommends/makes decisions on administrative or project work matters and ensures effective achievement of program, project, or organizational objectives

Basic Qualifications:

You must have a Bachelor of Science along with a minimum 14 years of relevant experience or a Master’s degree along with a minimum 12 years of relevant experience or a PhD with a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience.

Proven experience in Software Engineering (Java, Python, C++, or other Object Oriented based languages), Kubernetes, AWS, Azure Cloud, Etc.

You must possess or can obtain an active Top-Secret clearance, with SCI eligibility

Minimum 14 years of progressive software engineering and architectural design for large scale enterprise software engineering projects.

Minimum 2 years of IC or DoD experience designing and deploying large scale enterprise software solutions for operational missions.

Minimum 1 years of SAP experience working across complex mission partners and classified programs.

Expert in Agile methodology and process at scale with an emphasis on Enterprise Software Engineering

Expert in modern commercial industry enterprise software engineering mindsets, best practices and patterns for successful continuous integration, test, delivery and deployment at scale.

Expert in DevSecOps, SRE and vertical slice development approaches and best practices.

Effective management and leadership experience with large scale programs encompassing multiple agile development teams with a comprehensive scaled integration and deployment pipeline (more than 100 personnel)

Effective communication with leadership, stakeholders, and development/industry communities

Knowledgeable with respect to IC, DoD, Air Force, Space Force or SSC processes and procedures for delivering systems to production environments

Familiarity with highly available, scalable cloud native (IaaS and PaaS) solutions within commercial industry

Familiarity with highly scalable data as a service (DaaS) solutions within commercial industry

Demonstrated expertise through professional publications and/or patents or masters

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:

Past or present experience with SSC or mission partner space control or space situational awareness mission area programs

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 U.S. citizenship is required for most positions.