What are the responsibilities and job description for the Test Equipment Design Engineer position at KODA Technologies Inc.?
Test Equipment Design 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 an experienced Test Equipment Design Engineer to support the development, testing, and qualification of Lunar vehicle avionics. This role will lead the design, documentation, procurement coordination, and acceptance testing of custom test equipment used in thermal, shock, and vibration environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop block diagrams, wiring diagrams, harness drawings, and assembly drawings for Lunar vehicle subsystems.
- Design and build custom test equipment to support avionic box testing across thermal, shock, and vibration environments.
- Create acceptance test plans and perform verification for avionic rack tester equipment, including voltage testing and electrical signal characterization.
- Conduct supplier procurement analysis, including cost evaluation, schedule assessment, and ITAR compliance checks.
- Maintain procurement tracking tools and documentation to ensure alignment with program needs.
- Provide weekly project status updates summarizing progress, technical issues, challenges, resource usage, and budget status.
- Apply NASA Human Spaceflight Design Standards where applicable.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience designing and building test equipment for avionic systems subject to thermal, shock, and vibration environments.
- Strong ability to produce detailed electrical and assembly documentation (block diagrams, wiring diagrams, harness drawings, etc.).
- Experience evaluating and selecting suppliers, including compliance considerations.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Visio (block diagrams), Zuken (wiring/harness diagrams), and Creo (assembly drawings).
- Strong capability in procurement tracking and documentation, including Excel.
- Ability to assess suppliers for ITAR compliance during procurement activities.
Clearance: U.S. Citizenship is required
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.