What are the responsibilities and job description for the Flight Software Developer position at KODA Technologies Inc.?
Flight Software Developer
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:
Be a part of history taking humans farther into space than we've ever been. As part of the Orion Program team of engineers you'll be working with cutting-edge technologies in aerospace systems and contributing to the development of a spacecraft that will take humanity beyond Earth's orbit for the first time in decades.
The Flight Software Developer will develop, test, and maintain mission-critical flight software, ensuring Orion's onboard systems function reliably throughout spaceflight. Working on the Orion Program means contributing to NASA's historic missions, including returning astronauts to the Moon and advancing human space exploration to Mars.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Develop and maintain flight software in C and Python for the Orion spacecraft.
- Work with real-time operating systems (RTEMS/RTOS) to support mission-critical applications.
- Support simulation development for software verification and validation.
- Contribute to software solutions for Rendezvous, Proximity Operations, and Docking (RPOD).
- Develop and integrate software within the Core Flight System (CFS)/Core Flight Executive (CFE) framework.
- Work closely with engineers and mission teams to ensure software meets performance and safety requirements.
Required Skills, Education, and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Various levels of software development experience will be considered.
- Proficiency with Python and C for software development.
- Strong understanding of software development best practices and lifecycle.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a collaborative team environment and communicate technical concepts effectively.
- U.S. citizenship is required
Desired Skills and Experience:
- Experience developing software in the CFE/CFS framework.
- Knowledge of simulation development and software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing.
- Familiarity with Rendezvous, Proximity Operations, and Docking (RPOD) flight software.
- Experience with real-time operating systems (RTEMS/RTOS) for aerospace applications.
- Strong problem-solving and debugging skills for complex software systems
Clearance: None
Other: Work will be performed primarily at the Houston location. Some remote work may be possible.
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.
