Junior Targets Requirements Engineer
KODA Technologies Inc.
Huntsville, AL
Information Technology, Engineering
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
Position Overview
KODA Technologies is seeking a Junior Target Requirements Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Threat Systems Engineering Directorate team, managing the Agency's assessment objectives as requirements for MDA flight tests. The candidate will be a member of a team supporting the development of parametric target specifications and trajectory, radar cross-section (RCS), and infrared (IR) signatures encompassing intelligence assessments for Missile Defense System design, test, and performance assessments.
What You'll Be Doing
The junior engineer will perform research and technical/engineering tasks necessary to create products that support the development of flight test target requirements, utilizing a parametric threat space (PTS) methodology. Analysis involves developing bounds for PTS, such as kinematics, radar cross section (RCS), and infrared signatures, using various software tools and analytical techniques. The analyst will participate in writing and reviewing products for accuracy, quality, and clarity, and will work closely with government Target Engineers to ensure products conform to engineering best practices.
What Required Skills You'll Bring
- BS degree in an engineering, math, statistics, or other related STEM field and at least 3 years of experience working on missile defense-related or other DoD projects.
- Ability to research and evaluate intelligence-based threat system performance data and identify relevant threat parameters for target to emulate threat characteristics and performance to support test objectives.
- Ability to utilize software tools to manipulate RCS and IR signature data to generate bounds.
- Experience in technical engineering, identification of risks, and preparation of technical briefings.
- MDA experience
- Basic understanding of radar and optical systems
- Experience with tools such as MATLAB or Optical Signatures Code
- Experience in Anaconda or Python programming languages
- MS Office tools such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
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.
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About the company
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KODA is a people-first company. We are a consecutive six-time winner of Huntsville's Best Places to Work® Award and recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents® in 2022-2025. Ranked #14 nationally on Fortune's Best Medium Workplaces™ in 2025, KODA is committed to solving complex engineering problems on national-priority projects while fostering an incredible company culture.
Why KODA?
KODA was founded on six decades of weapon system development experience – from hands-on engineering to executive leadership. We have been the customer - directly responsible for solving complex problems and developing highly technical products, and we delivered time after time. From designing radar systems to leading large-scale flight tests to managing international programs, we have a unique understanding of customer needs, deep domain expertise and proven technical skills. Our senior government decision-maker perspective, understanding of government organizations and experience integrating large multi-disciplinary teams make us distinctly qualified in our field.
KODA, a Native American word meaning allies, represents who we are as individuals and as a company. We are allies to our customers and to each other. We are deeply committed to our people, driven by our customer’s missions, and love giving back to our communities.
Missile Systems
- Technology Development
- Manufacturing Expertise
- Missile Integration
- Threat Engineering
Radar Systems
- Radar Engineering
- BMD - Air Defense Radars
- Discrimination Algorithm Design
- Performance Analysis
Test Planning & Execution
- Flight Testing
- Mission Planning
- Ground / HWIL Test Design
- Pre / Post Test Analysis
- Tactical Data Link Testing
Systems Engineering & Integration
- Digital Engineering / MBSE
- System Performance Analysis
- Requirements Analysis
- System Interoperability
Test Range Operations
- Instrumentation Design
- Mission Control
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