Mission & Integration Modeling Engineer

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 an experienced Mission & Integration Modeling Engineer with strong MBSE Modeling skills to build the Mission Operations Concepts & Sequence of Events (OCSE) model for the MAVIS (Mars Ascent Vehicle Integrated System) Program. This position requires expertise in the SysML framework. This position offers the opportunity to play a critical role in the MAVIS program, shaping the operational success of a groundbreaking Mars mission. The ideal candidate will have a passion for space exploration, a strong systems engineering background, and a drive for mission success through advanced MBSE methodologies.

What You'll Be Doing

• Develop and own the Operations Concept Sequence of Events (OCSE) model for the MAVIS program, ensuring alignment with mission objectives and constraints.
• Utilize MBSE methodologies to develop Interface Control Document (ICD) SysML Models.
• Develop and manage the Requirements Validation Model, ensuring traceability from system requirements to mission objectives.
• Construct and maintain Mission Success Trees and Goal Trees to support risk assessment, decision-making, and verification planning.
• Collaborate with the NASA team to understand the MAV CONOPS and other MAVIS subsystems to capture the technical content required.
  
  

Required Skills, Education, And Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5 years of related experience.
• Strong MBSE expertise with proficiency in SysML and experience using MBSE tools (e.g., Cameo Systems Modeler, MagicDraw, Rhapsody).
• Experience in developing complex Sequence Diagrams that describe the sequence of events models for space missions or other complex aerospace systems.
• Demonstrated ability to develop Requirements Validation Models, Mission Success Trees, and Goal Trees.
  
  

Desired Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.       
• Systems engineering experience in space systems, launch vehicles, or deep-space missions.
• Experience following a disciplined Model Development Plan or similar structured MBSE frameworks.
  
  

Schedule: 9/80 Schedule with primary work done in the office.

Clearance: None. U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency is required (ITAR & Export Control compliance).

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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