Principal Hypersonic Flight Test Engineer

KODA Technologies; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

KODA Technologies is seeking a Principal Hypersonic Flight Test Engineer in Huntsville, AL, to lead DoD hypersonic test initiatives and mature critical technologies.

The role requires 15+ years in flight test engineering or weapon-system development, a STEM degree, and strong leadership and communication skills. Travel up to 20% to test facilities and sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field required.
• 15+ years in flight test engineering or weapon-system development.
• Ability to work independently from high-level guidance.
• Ability to plan, coordinate and support product development in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong technical communication and leadership skills.
• Travel may be required up to 20% to government test facilities and sites.

Responsibilities

• Support the Customer in the development of Test Plans through the FYDP, including launch vehicles, experiments, and test ranges.
• Develop detailed test plans, Integrated Master Schedules, and advise on test readiness.
• Interface with government/prime contractor customers and range organizations.
• Coordinate test venues, resources, and participants across the DoD test community.
• Interpret pre-test link margin and range safety analysis for test awareness.
• Prepare supporting test execution products and coordinate analysis activities.
• Assess technology level of candidate experiments, test vehicles, and launch vehicles and make recommendations.
• Assemble and lead test team(s), conduct training, and execute tests.

Skills

Technical leadership

Technical communication

Independence

Education

B.S. in STEM fields

Job description

Principal Hypersonic Flight Test Engineer

Company Overview:

KODA is a people-first company and a three-time Fortune Best Workplace®, Great Place to Work®, a Best Place for Working Parents®, and a seven-time Huntsville Best Places to Work® winner.

We\'re a small business making a big impact on national-priority missions in missile defense, hypersonics, DoW space, and civil space. At KODA, you\'ll find:

• Competitive pay & great benefits
• Career growth & professional development
• A culture of trust, integrity, and teamwork

The name KODA, meaning "allies," reflects our commitment to our people, our customers, and our community. Join us and build a career that matters!

Position Overview:

KODA Technologies is seeking a Principal Hypersonic Flight Test Engineer to support DoW-wide initiatives to rapidly mature and deliver critical hypersonic technologies.

Responsibilities:

• Support the Customer in the development of Test Plans through the Future Years Defense Program (FYDP) to include the identification of launch vehicles, experiments, and test ranges.
• Develop detailed test plans, Integrated Master Schedules, other test documentation as required and advise the customer on test readiness.
• Interface with government/prime contractor customers and range organizations
• Coordinate test venues, test resources, and participants across the DoD test community.
• Interpret pre-test link margin and range safety analysis for test awareness.
• Prepare supporting test execution products and coordinate analysis activities.
• Assess the technology level of candidate experiments, test vehicles, and launch vehicles and make recommendations to the customer.
• Assemble and lead test team(s), conduct test team training, and execute tests.

Requirments:

• Bachelor\'s Degree in STEM related field.
• 15+ years of experience in flight test engineering and/or weapon system development that supports duties and responsibilities as described above
• Demonstrated ability to work independently from high-level guidance.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and support product development in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
• Strong technical communication and leadership skills
• Travel may be required to government test facilities, customer sites, and flight ranges, up to 20%

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience with Department of Defense or national laboratory hypersonic programs
• Experience supporting a Test Director and/or supporting on-console operations
• Familiarity with digital engineering environments and model-based systems engineering (MBSE)
• Knowledge of flight safety, range operations, and mission assurance processes.

Clearance:

U.S. Citizenship and Active Secret Clearance is required

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 [e-mail] to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.