Lead Systems Engineer for THAAD & Intl Defense Partnerships

KODA Technologies Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

KODA Technologies Inc. is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer to provide coordinated communications integration support to THAAD projects for KSA and UAE.

This on-site role is based entirely at Redstone Arsenal, requiring a Secret clearance and strong leadership in system engineering. You will guide technical design reviews, collaborate with external agencies, and present findings to senior leadership while ensuring robust interoperability of radar and data-link systems on mission-critical defense

Qualifications

• MS degree in STEM and 12+ years working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD programs.
• Technical understanding and experience with missile defense or radar systems.
• Develop and present reports and presentations to senior management-level personnel.
• Exceptional written and verbal skills required.
• Experience with DoD terrestrial and satellite communication systems (MILSATCOM).
• Ability to work independently and/or lead teams to analyze and resolve problems.
• Familiarity with Missile Defense Agency, Ballistic Missile Defense System, and/or THAAD Program Office work efforts.
• Proficiency in system engineering and execution processes.
• Prior experience with Tactical data links (TDL J, Link 11, Link 16) systems, encryption systems, precision timing systems (PNT), and DoD RMF.

Responsibilities

• Provide systems and interoperability engineering, analysis, and technical guidance regarding the THAAD weapon system with international partners.
• Assist the Engineering Lead with managing the technical aspects of all assigned force design work.
• Assist with international Tactical Data Link Architecture and attend data link conferences.
• Collaborate and coordinate on force design technical efforts with multiple external agencies and stakeholders.
• Identify deficiencies and shortcomings in planned or ongoing design reviews and provide options for fixing them.
• Document and communicate interim and final technical findings and results in a clear manner that is understandable to senior-level decision makers.
• Actively participate in regular and ad hoc force design meetings and technical exchanges.

Skills

Missile defense/radar systems

Senior management reporting

MILSATCOM exposure

Tactical data links (TDL J, Link 11, 6

RMF knowledge

Education

MS degree in STEM

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

KODA Technologies Inc. is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer to provide coordinated communications integration support to THAAD projects for KSA and UAE.

This on-site role is based entirely at Redstone Arsenal, requiring a Secret clearance and strong leadership in system engineering. You will guide technical design reviews, collaborate with external agencies, and present findings to senior leadership while ensuring robust interoperability of radar and data-link systems on mission-critical defense