Radar Mechanical Engineer
Company Overview :
KODA is a people-first company recognized as a six-time winner of Huntsvilles 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 .
Position Overview :
KODA Technologies is seeking a Radar Mechanical Engineer to support the MDA Ground Sensors Directorate Long Range Discrimination Radar Product Office in support of the Hardware Integrated Product Team (HW IPT).
Key Responsibilities :
- Perform technical assessment and programmatic support for the MDA Ground Sensors Directorate Long Range Discrimination Radar Product Office in support of the Hardware Integrated Product Team (HW IPT)
- Review system / subsystem design planning and test documentation and provide written and verbal feedback to the Government and collaborate with varying prime contractors to resolve discrepancies
- Review prime contractor documents and processes of to ensure contractual requirements are being met
- Perform Bidirectional requirement flow from element specification (ES) prime item development specification (PIDS) & hardware requirement specification (HRS)
- Perform verification and validation of requirements
- Track hardware manufacturing metrics and hardware failures to identify trends
- Plan and conduct audits of commercial and specialized military systems
- Review contract deliverable submissions and recommend acceptance or rejection
Qualifications and skills :
7 years working on missile defense-related or other complex large DoD program / projectBachelors degree in STEMKnowledge design and application of military mechanical systems power and cooling hardwareStrong critical thinking and problem-solving skillsStrong verbal and written communication skillsPreferred Skills :
Works independently applying engineering rigor to analyze and resolve problems within a fast-paced dynamic environmentExperience in the design development and fielding of ruggedized military systems focusing on mechanical electrical packaging and cooling of systems / assemblies / subassemblies for use in harsh environmentsAbility to identify analyze and document system design interface assessment and validation / verification requirements to include risk assessmentsExperience in providing on-site engineering SME support for mechanical and thermal systems to include troubleshooting during initial integration and testingExperience with developing or executing test procedures executing functional system / subsystem testing witnessing test activities and preparing test reportsExperience with shock vibration and Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) testingExperience in evaluating military mechanical designs integration plans test plans and test dataExperience with radar systems or military systemsExperience implementing systems engineering V processesAbility to self-manage and initiate within team structureAbility to decompose complex problems into actionable elementsAbility to work across organizational boundariesAbility to present complex information and concepts to Leaders at various levelsProficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word Excel PowerPoint Project)Experience with Creo / Pro E software to review engineering designsWorking knowledge of MDA Systems Engineering processes and proceduresWorking knowledge of MDA organizational structureWorking knowledge of Missile Defense System (MDS) architecture and conceptsPreferred Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering degreeTravel : 20%
Clearance : Must be a U.S. citizen and hold an Active DoD Secret clearance
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 to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.
Key Skills
Mechanical Design,System Design,FEA,ASME Codes & Standards,CAD,Mechanical Knowledge,Creo,SolidWorks,Mechanical Engineering,Autocad,HVAC Design,Autodesk Inventor
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1