What are the responsibilities and job description for the Threat Requirements Engineer position at KODA Technologies Inc.?
Threat Requirements 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 www.kodatech.com.
Position Overview:
KODA Technologies is seeking a Threat Requirements Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Targets and Countermeasures Program Office. In this role, you'll help shape the capabilities of target systems that are critical for testing and advancing U.S. missile defense technologies. You'll apply deep technical expertise to analyze adversary systems, define requirements, and ensure target systems meet the complex needs of flight testing.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct physics- and engineering-based analysis of aerospace systems, including propulsion, aerodynamics, navigation, guidance, and control.
- Develop recommendations on target configurations and emerging technologies to support missile defense system testing.
- Translate intelligence on ballistic and hypersonic threats into actionable requirements that guide target system development.
- Define and document flight test, target, and countermeasure requirements for government review and approval.
- Leverage expertise in countermeasure development to frame testing requirements and identify technology needs.
- Balance and reconcile conflicting requirements across MDA elements, flight test communities, and stakeholders.
- Collaborate with MDA Systems Engineering teams, contractors, and other government agencies to ensure integration and alignment.
- Review prime contractor data, ensure requirements are properly levied and flowed down, and verify compliance with program objectives.
Required Skills:
- Master's degree in a STEM field with 12 years supporting missile defense or large, complex DoD programs.
- Strong understanding of MDA and/or DoD programs and processes.
- Experience interpreting and applying intelligence reports to engineering requirements.
- Proven ability to present to technical peers, senior leaders, and executive-level stakeholders.
- Expertise in developing engineering documentation, requirements, and system interface specifications.
- Skilled in problem-solving with engineering rigor and precision.
- Ability to work independently, as part of a team, or in a leadership capacity.
- Familiarity with configuration-controlled environments and proper handling of controlled information.
Preferred Skills:
- Knowledge of MDA systems engineering processes.
- Experience with proposal development and evaluation.
- Background in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
Clearance: Must be a U.S. citizen and hold an active Top Secret Clearance.
Travel: 10-20%
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.
