Mission Systems/Navigation SME Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Mission Systems/Navigation SME Engineer

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:

We are seeking a Mission Systems/Navigation SME Engineer to provide expert-level support in military aircraft avionics integration, navigation systems, mission planning software, and navigation database qualification. This role supports key Army aviation programs and other government agencies, offering both technical expertise and corporate guidance on aviation contracts, program strategy, and business development.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and support integration of military aircraft avionics and navigation systems.
• Provide subject matter expertise in M-code GPS, INS/EGI, Doppler sensors, TACAN, and VOR/ILS systems.
• Support development and implementation of Performance Based Navigation (PBN) capabilities, including GATM, CNS/ATM, RNP RNAV, RNP-.3/1/5, and P-RNAV/B-RNAV.
• Contribute to mission or flight management system architecture, requirements, and development activities.
• Support Army mission planning software applications, updates, and integration efforts.
• Develop and/or review Navigation Database Qualification (NDQ) and Data Quality Requirements (DQR).
• Conduct system-level analysis, testing, and validation of navigation and mission systems.
• Coordinate with engineering teams, program leadership, and customers to address technical issues and ensure compliance with program requirements.
• Prepare technical documentation, briefings, and status reports for leadership and stakeholders.
• Provide corporate guidance and subject matter expertise on aircraft maintenance, programmatic strategy, and new contracts within aviation domains (Logistics, Programmatic, Technical).
• Develop and support business opportunities with Other Government Agencies (OGA), including US Air Force "Big Safari", CBP, FBI, DOS, and other aviation programs.
• Contribute to request for proposal (RFP) responses, capturing strategies, and corporate-level planning for aviation contracts
• Support and conduct Program Management Reviews and provide insights on programmatic, technical, and operational matters.
• Develop and update operational manuals and guidance documents, such as Flight and Ground Operations manuals.

Requirments:

• Master's degree in Engineering or a related field; 12 + years of experience in mission systems, navigation systems, or avionics engineering. OR
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field; 15+ years of experience in mission systems, navigation systems, or avionics engineering.
• Strong expertise in military aircraft avionics integration.
• Hands-on experience with military aircraft navigation systems, including:
  • M-code GPS
  • INS/EGI systems
  • Doppler nav sensors
  • TACAN and VOR/ILS radios
  • Knowledge of Performance Based Navigation (PBN) standards (GATM, CNS/ATM, RNP RNAV, RNP-.3/1/5, P-RNAV/B-RNAV).
  • Experience with mission or flight management system development.
  • Familiarity with Army mission planning software applications and workflows.
  • Experience developing or reviewing navigation database qualification and data quality requirements.
  • Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.

Clearance: U.S. Citizenship and Active Secret Clearance is required

Travel: 0-20%

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