Model-Based Systems Engineer (MBSE)

Job Description

Job Description

Model-Based Systems Engineer (MBSE)

Company Overview:

KODA is a people-first company recognized as a five-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 looking for a Model-Based Systems Engineer ( MBSE) who is passionate about modern engineering approaches and ready to help government customers transition to model-based systems engineering . This role offers the opportunity to work on complex programs, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and shape how systems are designed and analyzed using MBSE tools and methodologies. There are several positions available, each requiring DoD Secret Clearances.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Support government customers in model-based system engineering (MBSE) implementation
• Develop digital models to support the development and sustainment of military systems programs
• Synthesize program technical documentation and artifacts for the development of an end-to-end representation of the system to include hardware/software and external interfaces
• Interface with government customers and development contractors to translate system requirements, design, interfaces, and behaviors into system models
• Develop modeling and simulation strategies and plans
• Utilize a tailored Object-Oriented System Engineering Methodology approach to identify system stakeholders, requirements, system components, interfaces, data, and capture system parametric information
• Develop and present products, analyses, and reports to the government customer
• Perform analytical efforts within a classified work environment
• Participate/support program meetings, reviews, and milestones
• Provide solutions/concepts that optimize the acquisition, development, and operation of DoD systems

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related STEM field
• 3+ years of related work experience
• Working understanding of AI pipelines, including data processing, model deployment, and integration
• Understanding of frameworks such as LangChain, Open WebUI, and embedding databases
• Proficiency with SysML using modern MBSE tools such as Cameo, Capella, Innoslate, Rhapsody, CORE, etc.
• Experience with system design, development, integration, and test
• Strong programming skills in Python or similar languages, with a focus on AI and data processing libraries
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with team members
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Clearance:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and have 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.