Associate Mechanical Engineer

nou Systems, Inc. • Huntsville, AL

1h

About The Position

nou Systems, Inc. (nSI) is seeking an Associate Mechanical Engineer to support programs across its Technical Solutions Division. The role contributes to rugged hardware for sensing systems, maritime and undersea platforms, and emerging biotechnology concepts. The engineer works alongside government customers, industry partners, research organizations, and multidisciplinary engineering teams to assess mission needs, develop capabilities, and support defense-system modernization.

With mentorship from experienced engineers, the successful candidate will contribute to designs from early concept through fabrication, integration, and test, and learn to build prototypes to production-hardware standards. The position is suited to a recent graduate seeking hands-on exposure to a range of defense hardware and opportunities to take ownership of designs.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Create 3D models, assemblies, and 2D drawings under senior-engineer guidance, 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 testing 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.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance.
• Medical plan with Health Savings Account eligibility.
• Company-funded life, short-term disability, and 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, and Lunch-n-Learns.
• Corporate-sponsored events and community outreach.
• Competitive wages.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level