Network Systems Engineer

Network 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 seeking a Network Systems Engineer to support the Weapons Analysis & Innovation group to assist with sustainment, and modernization efforts involving a rapidly developed Army Ground Launch System. Primary duty is to serve as a Network Systems Engineer for the Program Executive Office - Missiles and Space Mid-Range Capability Project Office (MRCPO), which is responsible for the development, testing, integration, and fielding of the Army's Mid-Range Missile capability. The Network Systems Engineer is responsible for advising the MRCPO in the design, development, fielding, and modernization of the Battery Operation Center (BOC) as part of the Army Mid-Range Capability. The Network Systems Engineer will assist in managing technical requirements, and risk for the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Army's Long Range Precision Fires priority to field an experimental prototype battery with residual combat capability in support of Multi-Domain Operations. The Network Systems Engineer assists with the systems architecture and federated integration of the Tactical Tomahawk Weapon Control System (TTWCS), Aegis Weapon System (AWS), the Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System (AFATDS), and the Joint Automated Deep Operations Coordination System (JADOCS) in the BOC.

What you'll be doing:

• Support the development, prototyping, modernization, testing, and evaluation of BOC Network Systems software and hardware and support the integration and test events of the Mid-Range Capabilities.
• Provide systems engineering & integration support for weapons system network.
• Develop network diagrams to include modernization efforts and network additions for added hardware.
• Review and define system requirements
• Review and evaluate system technical specifications, designs, analyses, test plans/procedures, and technical data packages
• Interface with other government organizations and development contractors to facilitate preliminary concept exploration and candidate system design
• Develop and present briefings, analysis, and reports to industry, internal/external government organizations, and senior/executive leadership within DoD and the Federal Government.

Required Travels: 10%

Required Skills:

• Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Active Secret Clearance/with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance within 12 months, if needed
• Ability to multitask in a high paced environment
• Experience in network/IP configurations management.
• Ability to work on-site.

Required Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• 10 years of experience supporting engineering for weapon systems
• Minimum 5 years of experience in systems engineering for major defense acquisition program office or OEM
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of systems engineering and requirements analysis
• Successful missile system fire direction and power systems development experience
• Demonstrated experience with System Requirements Design Reviews

Desired Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Engineering
• Active TS/SCI
• Successful technical missile system fire direction and power systems development experience with Tactical Tomahawk Weapon Control System (TTWCS), Aegis Weapon System (AWS), the Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System (AFATDS), and the Joint Automated Deep Operations Coordination System (JADOCS)
• Experience with fielded DoD internet terminal systems (Starlink, SIPR/NIPR Access Point (SNAP), T2Network Systems).
• Knowledge of system interface requirements and requirements management as well as techniques to drive system behaviors
• Experience preparing briefings and documentation
• Familiar with conducting reviews of entrance and exit criteria

Clearance:

• Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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 [email protected] to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.