What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Modeling and Simulation Analyst position at KODA Technologies Inc.?
Senior AFSIM Modeling and Simulation 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:
KODA Technologies is currently seeking a Senior AFSIM Modeling and Simulation Analyst. This position will provide simulation-based analysis and engineering support for tactical missile systems.
What you'll be doing:
- Simulation Development: Develop and enhance simulations for tactical missile systems.
- Simulation Execution: Conduct simulation runs to gather data and insights.
- Analysis Tool Development: Create tools for analyzing simulation data.
- System Performance Analysis: Assess the performance of missile systems through simulation.
- Documentation and Presentation: Develop documentation and presentations to communicate findings.
- Flight Test Support: Assist in planning and executing flight tests.
- Collaboration: Work within a team composed of Government and contractor personnel.
Required Qualifications:
- Education: A bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or a related science field.
- Experience: 8 years of relevant experience.
- Security Clearance: A final DoD TS/SCI secret security clearance is required. Inability to maintain a security clearance will result in the candidate being ineligible for this position.
- Programming Skills: Experience with Fortran, Ada, C/C , Matlab, Python, and Linux.
- Simulation Experience: Minimum of two years' experience using Advanced Framework for Simulation Integration and Modeling (AFSIM) to assess military systems.
- Technical Background: Knowledge of aerodynamics, propulsion systems, control systems, sensors, six degrees of freedom, Monte-Carlo techniques, test planning and execution, configuration management, and verification/validation of models.
- Microsoft Office: Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Team and Independent Work: Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Adaptability: Ability to quickly respond to changing engineering challenges and mission requirements.
- Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills
Clearance:
- Active Top Secret/SCI Clearance
Travel: 5-10%
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.
