Senior Missile Aerodynamics Engineer

Senior Missile Aerodynamics Engineer – nou Systems, Inc.

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Base pay range : $150,000.00 / yr - $250,000.00 / yr

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 build systems that solve our nation's most challenging defense problems in an enjoyable, stimulating environment. We seek talented builders with curiosity, strong fundamentals, and an engineering-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop best-in-class interceptors around our patented interferometric RF seeker technology for low-cost, high-performance surface-to-air missile applications.
• Architect, prototype, and implement aerodynamic designs for highly maneuverable, small-diameter (120 mm and lower) interceptor airframes.
• Shape optimal airframe geometries, inform control surface and propulsion integration, define the flight envelope from launch to endgame, and develop integrated aerodynamic solutions that push boundaries at low cost in contested environments.
• Span the full aerodynamic design space—from conceptual shaping through detailed CFD analysis and flight validation. Handle shocks, stability, moments, meshing, and boundary layers.
• Interface directly with guidance, manufacturing, and structures experts to exploit seeker performance to the fullest.
• Design adaptive aerodynamic configurations that maintain stability and control throughout the flight envelope and robust solutions across varied atmospheric conditions, threat sets, and engagement scenarios.
• Translate aerodynamics concepts from whiteboard sketches to CFD to flight tests in months, not years.

Basic Qualifications

Technical Competencies

Core Technical Skills

Software & Tools

Preferred Qualifications

About nou Systems

Since its founding in 2012, nou Systems has built a reputation for excellence in innovative engineering, prototype development, and technical and professional services across missile defense, cybersecurity, test range modernization, and space control. Our diverse, 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 treats employees like family.

Benefits Of Working At NSI

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 upon 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.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Defense and Space Manufacturing

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