Trajectory Engineer
koda technologiesHuntsville, AL
Trajectory Engineer
koda technologiesHuntsville, AL
yesterday
Industries
Guided Missile and Space Vehicle ManufacturingEngineering ServicesOther Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment ManufacturingAbout the role
Job Description
Trajectory Engineer Company Overview:
KODA is a people-first company and a three-time Fortune Best Workplace, Great Place to Work certified, a Best Place for Working Parents, and a seven-time Huntsville Best Places to Work winner.
We're a small business making a big impact on national-priority missions in missile defense, hypersonics, DoD space, and civil space. At KODA, you'll find:
- Competitive pay & great benefits
- Career growth & professional development
- A culture of trust, integrity, and teamwork
The name KODA, meaning "allies," reflects our commitment to our people, our customers, and our community. Join us and build a career that matters!
Position Overview:
KODA Technologies is seeking a skilled Trajectory Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Targets and Countermeasures Engineering Directorates. In this role, you will provide critical engineering expertise to the team responsible for pre-mission trajectory validation and performance analysis for flight test events, along with on-site support during flight events.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supportthe Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Targets and Countermeasures (TC) program office with development of ballistic missile target vehicles
- Support the TC System Engineering team in all aspects of target design, analysis, and test, to include requirements development and assessment, modeling and simulation, test analysis and reporting
- Technical focus areas include modeling and simulation, trajectory development and analysis, coordinate system transformations, and vehicle performance assessments
- Generateand analyze target vehicle 6DOF trajectory data
- Support mission planning, analysis, and reporting activities
- Collaboratewith a dynamic team of experts in multiple technical areas to develop analysis and engineering tools
- Engage in database requirements definition, schema development, interface development, testing, data management, and documentation
- Utilizeknowledge, skills, and experience with missile characteristics (physical, kinematics, signatures) and engineering to support engineering activities and data product development
Required
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in STEM with 3+ years of relevant experience
- Proficiencywith MATLAB, Python, Java, C#, and other programming languages
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Preferred
Qualifications:
- Familiaritywith MDA and/or DoD programs and processes
- Experiencewith trajectory development tools (e.g., TAOS, POST)
- Experience in any or all of the following disciplines: Design, CAD, Trajectory, Radar Cross Section (RCS) Signatures, Optical Signatures
- Strong attention to detail and ability to efficiently perform multiple tasks
- Ability to communicate detailed technical information to technical and non-technical personnel
Clearance:
U.S. Citizenship and an active Secret Clearance is requiredKODA Technologies Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact info@kodatech.com to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Job Posted by Applicant Pro
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JOB OVERVIEW
Experience level
Lead
Location
Huntsville, AL
Occupation
Aerospace Engineers
Industry
Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing
Posted
yesterday
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