High Fidelity Radar Analyst

Company Overview:

KODA is a people-first company. We are a consecutive four-time winner of Huntsville's Best Places to Work® Gold Award and recently earned the distinction as a Best Place for Working Parents®. Named the #1 fastest-growing company in Alabama in 2021, 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 team has expertise in Radar and Missile Development, Multi-Domain Operations, Flight and Ground Test Planning and Execution, Tactical Data Link Testing, Test Range Instrumentation, Systems Engineering & Integration, Model & Simulation Development, and Digital Engineering / Model-Based Systems Engineering.

KODA, a Native American word meaning 'allies', describes us as individuals and as a company. We are allies to our customers and to each other - trust and integrity are critical in all we do. We put our people first, we are driven by the important national-priority missions we support, and we are dedicated to giving back to our community. Team members have a voice in how profit is used in the community; they have donated over $340,000 in the last 5 years to their favorite charities through our KODA Cares program. We offer highly competitive compensation, a superb benefits package, and a commitment to the professional growth of our team members. Join our people-first company dedicated to solving complex problems on programs and systems of national importance. Learn more at www.kodatech.com.

Position Overview:

KODA Technologies is seeking a High Fidelity Radar Analyst to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA).

Job Responsibilities

• Support test analysis (ground and flight tests), threat analysis, high fidelity radar analysis including tracking and discrimination, radar siting, warfighter request, and other areas as needed
• Perform analysis on recorded and model-generated radar data
• Define and develop solutions for complex problems such as Special Radar Studies, Threat Analysis and Flight / Ground Test Planning and Analysis, including Study Definition, Data Extraction, Data Analysis, Tool Development, and Briefing Preparation
• Support technical reviews and information requests
• Disseminate results and update progress in the form of written and oral presentations
• Develop tools and perform analysis using MATLAB, C , C#, Java, and other Scripting Languages (Bash, Python, Perl)
• Support the development and maintenance of medium and high-fidelity computational tools to ensure accuracy and configuration control
• Assess associated risks, coordinate needs requirements, and potential solutions offered with advanced MDA technologies

Required Education and Experience:

• 12 years working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program/project
• MS in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math
• Knowledge and application of phased array radar theory, function, and design
• Highly skilled in execution and analyses using digital radar M&S, specifically high fidelity radar models such as Open System Architecture Sensor Model and Common X-Band Element Development Tool and medium fidelity radar models
• Ability to decompose complex problems to 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)
• 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

Desired Qualifications:

• Develop MATLAB, Python or C scripts to support execution and post-processing analysis activities for radar functions such as search, acquisition, track and discrimination and perform detailed root cause analysis as needed on unexpected performance
• Maintain software configuration for all SNEM-A developed and maintained tools, including documentation
• Develop and review technical memorandums, white papers, and briefings supporting findings and conclusions of analyses
• Works independently, applying engineering rigor to analyze and resolve problems within a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Experience with Program Management
• Experience implementing systems engineering "V" processes
• Ability to self-manage and initiate within team structure

Clearance Requirement:

• Active 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 info@kodatech.com to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.