Telemetry Engineer

KODA Technologies Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

KODA Technologies Inc. is seeking a Telemetry Engineer in Huntsville, AL to support pre-mission trajectory validation and performance analysis for flight test events, with on-site presence during tests.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure accurate telemetry processing and data-driven insights. The role requires a STEM degree and 3+ years of experience, plus strong skills in MATLAB, Python, Java, C#, and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM required.
• 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency with MATLAB, Python, Java, C#, and other programming languages.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Support MDA Targets and Countermeasures program office with development of ballistic missile target vehicles.
• Support TC System Engineering in target design, analysis, testing, modeling and simulation, test analysis and reporting.
• Apply knowledge of missile characteristics and engineering to support data product development.
• Focus on vehicle telemetry and mission analysis.
• Configure and operate telemetry data acquisition equipment during test events.
• Perform vehicle telemetry data decommutation, reduction, conversions.
• Generate target vehicle visualizations, situational displays, and reports.
• Support mission planning, analysis, and reporting activities.
• Collaborate with a team of experts to develop analysis tools.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

Java

C#

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Job description

Company Overview

KODA is a people-first company and a three-time Fortune Best Workplace®, Great Place to Work® certified, 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, DoD 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 skilled Telemetry Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Targets and Countermeasures Engineering Directorates. In this role, you will provide critical engineering expertise to the team responsible for pre-mission trajectory validation and performance analysis for flight test events, as well as on-site support during flight events.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Targets and Countermeasures (TC) program office with development of ballistic missile target vehicles
• Support the TC System Engineering team in all aspects of target design, analysis, and test, to include development and assessment, modeling and simulation, test analysis and reporting
• Utilize knowledge, skills, and experience with missile characteristics (physical, kinematics, signatures) and engineering to support engineering activities and data product development
• Technical focus areas include vehicle telemetry and mission analysis
• Configure and operate telemetry data acquisition equipment during test events
• Perform vehicle telemetry data decommutation, reduction, conversions, etc.
• Generate target vehicle visualizations, situational awareness displays, and reports/briefings
• Support mission planning, analysis, and reporting activities
• Collaborate with a dynamic team of experts in multiple technical areas to develop analysis and engineering tools
• Utilize knowledge, skills, and experience with missile characteristics (physical, kinematics, signatures) and engineering to support engineering activities and data product development

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 3+ years of relevant experience
• Proficiency with MATLAB, Python, Java, C#, and other programming languages
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with MDA and/or DoD programs and processes
• Experience supporting MDA and/or DoD test events