What are the responsibilities and job description for the Systems Verification and Requirements Engineer position at KODA Technologies Inc.?
Systems Verification and Requirements 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 Systems Verification and Requirements Engineer to support the Mars Ascent Vehicle Integrated System (MAVIS) Program. 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:
- Define verification methods (test, analysis, inspection, or demonstration) for each requirement.
- Requirements Development & Decomposition: Be able to analyze and allocate system requirements into subsystem requirements for propulsion, avionics, structures & mechanisms, guidance & control systems and flight software
- Support derivation of interface requirements and maintain consistency across disciplines.
- Establish and manage requirement baselines in coordination with Configuration Management (CM).
- Participate in requirements peer reviews
- Work with the design team to confirm compliance with requirements
Required Skills, Education, and Experience:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field.
- 5 years of experience in requirements development for aerospace or defense systems.
- Strong knowledge of requirements writing best practices (Complete, Consistent, Correct, Feasible, Necessary, Singular, Succinct, Unambiguous, Verifiable, What/Not How).
- Experience with IBM DOORS NG for requirements management and traceability.
- Experience defining and executing verification & validation (V&V) methods (test, analysis, inspection, or demonstration).
Desired Skills:
- 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.
- Proficiency in MBSE methodologies and SysML (e.g., Cameo Systems Modeler).
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.
