FMS Radar Systems 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 looking for an
FMS Radar Systems Engineerto join our team! In this role you will need strong critical thinking and problem solving skills and be capable of interfacing verbally and in writing with Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Subject Matter Experts (SME) and Prime Contractor.
What You'll Be Doing:
Provide engineering support for the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) X-Band Ground Sensors Directorate Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) Radar Project Office (SNXF).
Represent the program office in multiple Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) related to radar system testing, acceptance, deployment, weapon site facility design and construction, weapon site activation, and sustainment engineering activities.
Provide support to Failure Review Board (FRB) and Corrective Action activity.
Provide support to obsolescence management activity.
Track software development programs, identify potential issues that will result in failure to achieve development milestones, develop and advocate courses of action for resolution of issues.
Produce, review and manage engineering documents. Prepare technical and position papers, engineering briefs, schedules and risk management documents.
Develop program plans, plan of action and milestone (POAandM) recommendations, and prepare executive level briefing packages and formal documentation. Prepare alternative courses of action analyses and executive level results presentations.
Interface with internal and external project stakeholders; FMS Weapon System Program Office, FMS Case Management Division, USACE, Foreign Liaison Officer, and industry partners. Coordinate and manage project activities across other government agencies (OGAs).
Assist with the identification and resolution of complex technical issues, as well as provide potential solutions to senior members of the Project Offices, MDA, Combatant Command, and Partner Nation as it pertains to the radar production, system integration and check-out (SICO), deployment, emplacement, and tactical site operations.
Apply disciplined systems engineering practices, identify and resolve complex problems associated with technical performance requirements, systems integration, and performance.
Travel (25%) to prime contractor facility, test ranges, and foreign weapon site locations (KSA).
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
12+ years working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program/project
MS degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math
Knowledge and application of phased array radar theory, function, and design
Active Secret Clearance or higher required
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
Experience with Foreign Military Sales
Experience with Integrated Missile Defense Radar Systems Works independently, applying engineering rigor to analyze and resolve problems within a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Experience with Program Management
Experience implementing systems engineering "V" processes
Familiarity with program protection and Anti-Tamper initiatives
Experience with software development, testing, and fielding initiatives
Ability to self-manage and initiate within team structure
Ability to decompose complex problems to actionable elements
Ability to work across organizational boundaries
Ability to present complex information and concepts to Leaders at various levels
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Working knowledge of MDA Systems Engineering processes and procedures
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