Senior Model-Based Systems Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Model-Based Systems 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 to one another. 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 Senior Model-Based Systems Engineer to support the MDA M&S Directorate's (MDA/DES) mission to provide MBSE and M&S resources that enable MDA to develop and deploy a layered Missile Defense System-defending our homeland, deployed forces, allies, and partners-by supporting the development of a digital engineering environment that advances integrated system design, analysis, and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain SysML/UML models to include major systems and subsystems, software, digital architecture, and requirements and specifications.
• Integrate models into system functional models.
• Support system development as an architect to include requirements management, configuration management, data management, risk management, etc.
• Develop and maintain system of interest functional and logical models.
• Develop user guides, training, demonstrations, and other resources to promote expansion of model-based systems engineering within MDA
• Participate in system requirements reviews and in creating and/or updating requirement specifications and qualification models.
• Serve as SysML/UML modeling SME.

Required Qualifications:

• BS Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline
• 10+ years of related experience in MBSE, Software, and Systems Engineering on complex systems.
• Working knowledge of SysML and MBSE tools such as IBM Rational Publishing Engine, Rhapsody, DOORS, DOORS Next Generation, Magic Draw/Cameo, Enterprise Architect, etc.
• Clearly communicates complex ideas and produces/presents clear, well-organized presentations in relevant terms for audiences at all levels.
• Strong technical understanding of models and simulations especially in digital and HWIL environments.
• Experience and/or understanding of the Missile Defense System (MDS) elements and overall architecture.
• General understanding of Missile Defense Agency (MDA) processes and policies.
• Understanding of system interface requirements and requirements management through SysML models
• Demonstrated ability to master complex technical subjects in a short time.
• Experience developing and presenting briefings to Government customers. Goal-oriented with excellent people skills, ability to work well in a team environment, strong work ethic, and self-starting.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex ideas to non-technical stakeholders and non-MBSE trained people, both in written and verbal forms
• Ability to provide significant contributions in the areas of creative thinking, problem-solving, and analytical thinking.

Desired Skills:

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Ability to work in a team environment, strong work ethic and proactive in all manners related to the job.

Clearance: Active Secret Clearance required; Top Secret preferred

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.