Flight Software (FSW) Systems Integration Engineer

Flight Software (FSW) Systems Integration 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 a Flight Software Systems Integration Engineer to support the Mars Ascent Vehicle Integrated System (MAVIS) Program. This role is responsible for integrating, verifying, and validating software systems, ensuring seamless interaction between flight software, ground systems, avionics, and simulation environments. The selected candidate will also manage and maintain the Command and Telemetry Database (C&T DB), ensuring proper formatting, verification, and integration with flight and ground systems. The role requires close collaboration with software developers, systems engineers, avionics teams, and mission operations personnel. This role provides a unique opportunity to contribute to the MAVIS program, one of NASA's most ambitious Mars exploration missions.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Integrate embedded real-time flight software, ground control software, and avionics systems within the MAVIS architecture.
• Develop the Command and Telemetry (C&T) Database for MAV mission operations.
• Ensure consistency and accuracy of command definitions, telemetry points, and data formats.
• Ensure traceability between software requirements, verification artifacts, and test results.
• Review MAV level Software Development and Integration Plans
• Support Software Readiness Reviews (SRR), Integration Readiness Reviews (IRR), and Test Readiness Reviews (TRR).

Required Skills, Education, and Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• 5 years of experience in software integration for aerospace, defense, or embedded systems.
• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and embedded software development.
• Familiarity with Hardware in the Loop software integration environment.
• Familiarity with software verification & validation (V&V) processes.
• Familiarity with Software Integration Planning and Software Development Planning.
• Experience working in an Agile Software Development Process

Desired Skills:

• Prior Experience working with flight software for launch vehicles or planetary exploration systems.
• Knowledge of GNC Software, Mission & Fault Management Software, and Command and Data Handling (C&DH) software systems.
• Strong proficiency in C, C , or Python for software testing and debugging.
• 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.

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.