What are the responsibilities and job description for the DOORS NG System Administration / MBSE Engineer position at Cannon Companies?
Company Overview
KODA is a people-first company recognized as a five-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 DOORS NG System Administration Engineer to support the Mars Ascent Vehicle Integrated System (MAVIS) Program in Huntsville, Alabama. The selected candidate will be responsible for administering IBM DOORS Next Generation (NG), supporting requirements engineering, and integrating Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools to ensure robust digital continuity. This role is critical to maintaining traceability, verification, and compliance throughout the MAVIS program lifecycle.
What You'll Be Doing
DOORS NG Administration:
Configure, maintain, and optimize IBM DOORS NG for MAVIS requirements management. Manage user roles, permissions, and access controls. Develop and enforce best practices for database structuring, attributes, and relationships. Implement scripts and automation tools (DXL, JavaScript, etc.) for efficiency improvements.
Requirements Engineering: Develop, manage, and maintain system and subsystem requirements within DOORS NG. Ensure traceability between requirements, verification methods, and test plans. Support requirements decomposition, allocation, and validation across MAVIS subsystems. Generate reports, dashboards, and metrics for design reviews and audits.
MBSE Integration & Support
Integrate DOORS NG with MBSE tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler, Rhapsody, or similar. Facilitate digital thread continuity across system models and requirements databases. Support SysML-based modeling efforts and synchronization between requirements and architecture.
Process Improvement & Compliance
Ensure compliance with NASA, JPL, and Lockheed Martin systems engineering standards. Provide training and user support for engineers and stakeholders on DOORS NG best practices. Support Configuration Management (CM) and Change Control Board (CCB) activities as required. Participate in SRR, PDR, CDR, and other major milestone reviews to validate requirements integrity.
Required Skills, Education, And Experience
Other: The position is based in Huntsville, AL, and requires on-site work. A hybrid schedule may be available.
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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KODA is a people-first company recognized as a five-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 DOORS NG System Administration Engineer to support the Mars Ascent Vehicle Integrated System (MAVIS) Program in Huntsville, Alabama. The selected candidate will be responsible for administering IBM DOORS Next Generation (NG), supporting requirements engineering, and integrating Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools to ensure robust digital continuity. This role is critical to maintaining traceability, verification, and compliance throughout the MAVIS program lifecycle.
What You'll Be Doing
DOORS NG Administration:
Configure, maintain, and optimize IBM DOORS NG for MAVIS requirements management. Manage user roles, permissions, and access controls. Develop and enforce best practices for database structuring, attributes, and relationships. Implement scripts and automation tools (DXL, JavaScript, etc.) for efficiency improvements.
Requirements Engineering: Develop, manage, and maintain system and subsystem requirements within DOORS NG. Ensure traceability between requirements, verification methods, and test plans. Support requirements decomposition, allocation, and validation across MAVIS subsystems. Generate reports, dashboards, and metrics for design reviews and audits.
MBSE Integration & Support
Integrate DOORS NG with MBSE tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler, Rhapsody, or similar. Facilitate digital thread continuity across system models and requirements databases. Support SysML-based modeling efforts and synchronization between requirements and architecture.
Process Improvement & Compliance
Ensure compliance with NASA, JPL, and Lockheed Martin systems engineering standards. Provide training and user support for engineers and stakeholders on DOORS NG best practices. Support Configuration Management (CM) and Change Control Board (CCB) activities as required. Participate in SRR, PDR, CDR, and other major milestone reviews to validate requirements integrity.
Required Skills, Education, And Experience
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
- 5 years of experience in IBM DOORS or DOORS NG administration.
- Strong background in requirements engineering for complex aerospace or defense systems.
- Hands-on experience with MBSE methodologies and SysML (e.g., Cameo, Rhapsody).
- Familiarity with NASA systems engineering processes, including verification and validation (V&V).
- Proficiency in scripting languages (DXL, JavaScript, Python, or similar) for automation.
- Experience integrating DOORS NG with version control and PLM tools.
- U.S. citizenship is required
- Experience working on Mars architecture programs, launch vehicles, or planetary exploration systems.
- Knowledge of JPL, NASA NPR 7123.1, and MIL-STD-961 requirements processes.
- Familiarity with cloud-based DOORS NG deployments and possibly Jama deployments
- Certifications in INCOSE CSEP, OCSMP, or DOORS NG administration.
Other: The position is based in Huntsville, AL, and requires on-site work. A hybrid schedule may be available.
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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