GNC Flight Software Engineer

GNC Flight Software 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:

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 have the opportunity to work on the Guidance, Navigation, Control, and Propulsion (GNCP) systems of the Orion spacecraft, which will carry astronauts around the Moon and pave the way for human exploration of Mars and beyond.

KODA Technologies is seeking a Guidance, Navigation, Control, Propulsion (GNCP) Flight Software (FSW) Verification Engineer to develop test scripts to perform formal requirement verification of Orion's Artemis II GNCP (Guidance, Navigation, Control, Propulsion) FSW (Flight Software).

What You'll Be Doing:

• Develop, execute, and analyze software tests to validate the GNCP FSW for the Orion spacecraft.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure proper integration and functionality of software with GNCP subsystems.
• Use Python to automate test scripts and support software validation efforts.
• Document test plans, results, and any identified issues, providing feedback to development teams.
• Support verification and validation activities for mission-critical software, ensuring compliance with performance and safety requirements.

Required Skills, Education, and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• Various years of experience in software testing and software development are considered.
• Experience with software testing, including test planning, execution, and debugging.
• Proficiency in Python for test automation and analysis.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work with complex software systems.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Experience with Matlab and Simulink for modeling and simulation.
• Familiarity with Guidance, Navigation, Control, and Propulsion (GNCP) systems or aerospace-related systems.
• Experience in software verification and validation for safety-critical systems.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills, with an ability to work in cross-functional teams.

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.