Junior Hypersonic Flight Test Trajectory Analyst

Junior Hypersonic Flight Test Trajectory AnalystCompany Overview:KODA is a people-first company and a three-time Fortune Best Workplace®, Great Place to Work® certified, a Best Place for Working Parents®, and a seven-time Huntsville Best Places to Work® winner.We're a small business making a big impact on national-priority missions in missile defense, hypersonics, DoD space, and civil space. At KODA, you'll find:Competitive pay & great benefitsCareer growth & professional developmentA culture of trust, integrity, and teamworkThe name KODA, meaning "allies," reflects our commitment to our people, our customers, and our community. Join us and build a career that matters!Position Overview:KODA Technologies is seeking a Junior Hypersonic Flight Test Trajectory Analyst to support DOD-wide initiatives to rapidly mature and deliver critical hypersonic technologies. Responsibilities:Perform analysis that supports planning and execution of hypersonic vehicle flight testing.Develop, configure, and execute scripts/tools that perform post-processing, analysis, and Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) of both simulated and flight test trajectory data against mission and range safety requirements.Perform flight test trajectory reconstruction from multiple sources of data (telemetry, sensor, other) to produce a best-estimated-trajectory of the flight vehicle.Develop, configure, and execute trajectory models and simulations, including end-to-end trajectory generation, Monte Carlo analysis, 6-DoF ballistic propagation, and other trajectory analysis.Document and present analysis at program technical reviews and milestonesRequirments:Bachelor's Degree (STEM) with 2-10 years' experienceAbility to develop tools in MATLAB, Python, or C++ to perform technical analysis of trajectory dataExperience or educational background in missile flight dynamics, equations of motion, coordinate transformations, and general physics-based M&SExcellent people, organization, and technical skills with the ability to plan and coordinate tasks in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environmentPreferred Requirements:Experience with TAOS, POST, or similar trajectory simulation toolsExperience modeling and simulating hypersonic vehiclesExperience with aerodynamic modeling with Missile DATCOM and CFD toolsExperience with guidance, navigation, and controlsUnderstanding of Hypersonic missile flight and associated test challengesClearance: U.S. Citizenship and Active Secret Clearance is requiredKODA 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 View email address on us.fitly.work to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. 

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