Associate Mechanical Engineer

Funding: This position is contingent upon contract funding.

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, Inc. (nSI) is seeking an Associate Mechanical Engineer to join programs across our Technical Solutions Division. Our programs depend on well-engineered, rugged hardware to support sensing systems, maritime and undersea platforms, and emerging biotechnology concepts.

nSI engineers work alongside government customers, industry partners, and research organizations to assess mission needs, develop new capabilities, and support modernization across fielded and developmental defense systems. Under the mentorship of experienced engineers, the successful candidate will contribute to designs from early concept through fabrication, integration, and test, and will learn to build prototypes to the standard of production hardware. This role is a strong fit for a recent graduate who wants hands-on exposure to a wide range of defense hardware and a clear path to owning designs of their own.

Key Responsibilities

• Create 3D models, assemblies, and 2D drawings under the guidance of senior engineers, applying GD&T and drawing standards.
• Support design of enclosures, mounts, housings, and structures for electronic, RF, and sensor payloads.
• Perform engineering calculations, tolerance checks, and analyses to support design decisions.
• Assist in preparing fabrication packages and coordinate with machine shops and vendors on builds.
• Support assembly, integration, and test of prototype hardware in the lab and in the field.
• Document designs, test results, and lessons learned clearly and accurately.
• Collaborate with RF, embedded, and systems engineers on packaging and integration.
• Support proposal efforts with design inputs, models, and graphics as needed.
• Use AI-enabled tools responsibly in accordance with company policy.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Proficiency in at least one 3D CAD platform through coursework, internships, or projects.
• Working knowledge of engineering drawings, GD&T fundamentals, and tolerancing.
• Hands-on experience building physical hardware through senior design, internships, co-ops, or competition teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.

Desired Skills

• Experience with Creo.
• Exposure to more than one CAD platform such as SolidWorks, NX, CATIA, or Inventor.
• Internship or co-op experience in defense, aerospace, or hardware product development.
• Exposure to FEA or thermal analysis tools.
• Familiarity with machining, additive manufacturing, or rapid prototyping.
• Participation in hands-on engineering teams such as rocketry, robotics, Formula SAE, or similar.

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.