Radar Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Radar Mechanical Engineer

Company Overview:

KODA is a people-first company recognized as a six-time winner of Huntsville's 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/project
• Bachelor's degree in STEM
• Knowledge, design, and application of military mechanical systems, power, and cooling hardware
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Skills:

• Works independently, applying engineering rigor to analyze and resolve problems within a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Experience 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 environments
• Ability to identify, analyze, and document system, design, interface, assessment, and validation/verification requirements to include risk assessments
• Experience in providing on-site engineering SME support for mechanical and thermal systems, to include troubleshooting during initial integration and testing
• Experience with developing or executing test procedures, executing functional system/subsystem testing, witnessing test activities, and preparing test reports
• Experience with shock, vibration, and Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) testing
• Experience in evaluating military mechanical designs, integration plans, test plans, and test data
• Experience with radar systems or military systems
• Experience implementing systems engineering "V" processes
• Ability to self-manage and initiate within team structure
• Ability to decompose complex problems into actionable elements
• Ability to work across organizational boundaries
• Ability to present complex information and concepts to Leaders at various levels
• Proficient with Microsoft Office® applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
• Experience with Creo/Pro E software to review engineering designs
• Working knowledge of MDA Systems Engineering processes and procedures
• Working knowledge of MDA organizational structure
• Working knowledge of Missile Defense System (MDS) architecture and concepts
• Preferred Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering degree

Travel: 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 [email protected] to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.