Lead Data Engineer – Dashboards & Program Analytics
About The Position
nou Systems, Inc. (nSI) is seeking a Lead Data Engineer to join our Engineering Services Division in Huntsville, AL, as part of our rapidly growing technology company. We are seeking a highly motivated, independent engineer to serve as an AI-enabled data analytics and visualization expert, developing advanced analytical tools and management dashboards for multiple, simultaneous complex programs. This position requires a proactive, self-directed professional who excels at taking high-level objectives and independently producing fully developed, technically sound tools that put decision-quality data directly in front of senior leadership.
Requirements
- US Citizenship
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and 7+ years of relevant professional experience
- Ability to develop analytical and visualization tools
- Ability to work proactively and independently with minimal supervision
- Active security clearance at the required level (e.g., TS/SCI) or ability to obtain this clearance
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in a STEM field and 12+ years of relevant professional experience
- Alternatively: Bachelor's degree in STEM and 20+ years of experience may be considered
- Experience supporting database administration
- Experience with Palantir's AI-based software development environments, or other AI tools used to build software that ties an LLM "chatbot" into enterprise data
- Strong ability to synthesize technical data into executive-level products
- Familiarity with missile defense or other complex DoD program environments
Responsibilities
- Leveraging the MDA instantiation of Palantir's "Foundry" software or other available LLMs to develop sophisticated analytical tools and interactive dashboards, converting complex datasets into clear, actionable executive-level visual products
- Designing, building, and maintainingscalable, AI-enhanced scheduling and analytical tools that enable continuous tracking and optimization across programs
- Operating independently — translating abstract, high-levelobjectivesinto complete, functioning tools without step-by-step guidance
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
