What are the responsibilities and job description for the Guidance, Navigation and Control Analyst position at KODA Technologies Inc.?
Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Analyst
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 Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Analyst will perform GNC analysis and simulation development to support the Artemis missions, helping to ensure the spacecraft's ability to navigate, control, and maneuver safely in space. 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:
- Perform GNC analysis to evaluate the performance of guidance, navigation, and control algorithms.
- Develop and enhance MATLAB models and scripts for analyzing spacecraft dynamics and control systems.
- Utilize Simulink to support system simulations and model-based design efforts.
- Analyze vehicle stability, trajectory, and attitude control performance.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to support GNC system verification and validation.
- Provide technical insight and recommendations to improve system performance.
Required Skills, Education, and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Various levels of experience will be considered.
- Experience with MATLAB for GNC analysis and simulation development.
- Familiarity with Simulink for modeling and simulation.
- Hands-on experience with GNC analysis, including flight dynamics, control systems, or navigation algorithms.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in a collaborative team environment and communicate technical concepts effectively.
- U.S. citizenship is required
Desired Skills and Experience:
- Experience with controls engineering, including control law design and stability analysis.
- Knowledge of systems engineering principles, including requirements development and verification.
- Experience working with aerospace systems, particularly spacecraft guidance, navigation, and control.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
Clearance: None
Other: Work will be performed primarily at the Denver 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.
Salary : $90,000 - $200,000
