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KODA Technologies

Senior Systems Engineer

KODA Technologies, Huntsville, Alabama, United States, 35824

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Senior Systems Engineer

Company Overview: KODA is a people-first company recognized as a six-time winner of Huntsville's Best Places to Work® Award, certified as a Great Place to Work®, and a Best Place for Working Parents®. KODA is a small business focused on solving complex engineering problems on national-priority projects in domains such as missile defense, hypersonics, DOD space, and civil space.

Our expertise spans Radar and Missile Development, Multi-Domain Operations, Flight and Ground Test Planning and Execution, Tactical Data Link Testing, Test Range Instrumentation, Systems Engineering and Integration, Model and Simulation Development, and Digital Engineering/Model-Based Systems Engineering.

The name KODA, a Native American word meaning 'allies', embodies our dedication to our customers and each other. Trust and integrity guide us in all we do. We prioritize our people, support national-priority missions, and give back to our community through the KODA Cares program. We offer competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and a commitment to professional growth. Join us and learn more at www.kodatech.com.

Position Overview: KODA Technologies is seeking a

Senior Systems Enginee r

to support the Missile Defense Agency's (MDA) Program Office delivering critical capabilities for the Defense of Guam (DoG). This role supports a priority national defense effort in a dynamic environment, ensuring effective integration of missile defense elements to protect a key strategic location.

The candidate will provide senior-level systems engineering support, guiding technical efforts across multiple domains and ensuring alignment with MDA objectives. A background that includes exposure to secure system development and cybersecurity-informed engineering practices is preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform integrated analysis and evaluation of DoG test events including Flight Tests, Ground Tests, and System Integration Check Out (SICO) activities

Participate in and support engineering milestones such as Preliminary and Critical Design Reviews (PDR/CDR), Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), and technical assessments

Collaborate with stakeholders across MDA and supporting organizations to coordinate schedules, resolve issues, and ensure technical accuracy

Provide input on secure system design considerations, risk identification, and mitigation strategies

Lead or support technical interchange meetings (TIMs), action tracking, and meeting coordination

Develop executive-level briefings, technical papers, and correspondence for senior leaders, including Flag Officers and SES personnel

Coordinate GENser and SAP-level meetings and VTCs as needed

Represent the Government customer in IPTs, working groups, and forums

Apply engineering tools such as DOORS, Windchill, and Qlik for analysis and coordination

Support efforts related to system security, including compliance tracking or integration of cybersecurity inputs into engineering processes

Qualifications:

12+ years of relevant systems engineering or technical experience for missile defense related programs

Master’s Degree in STEM field

Strong understanding of MDA systems engineering processes and procedures

Demonstrate understanding of system architecture and system

Experience with MDA system elements (e.g., Patriot, THAAD, Aegis, C2BMC)

Familiarity with secure development practices, configuration management, and cybersecurity-informed engineering

Knowledge of the ETM-2 system and experience managing Congressional or routine taskers

Ability to operate independently and communicate effectively across diverse technical teams

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project)

Skilled in developing and delivering technical briefings to senior decision-makers

Clearance: Must be a US Citizen and hold an Active DoD Secret clearance

KODA 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.

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