Test Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Test Engineer 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 motivated and highly skilled Test Engineer to support the Multi-Service Advanced Capability Hypersonic Test Bed (MACH-TB) program. The Test Engineer will be responsible for leading system integration and test activities for hypersonic test vehicles and related subsystems. Key duties include managing hardware and software integration, ensuring adherence to test standards and procedures, and completing verification and validation activities to document adherence to performance requirements. The role requires close collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, and external stakeholders to document integration processes, document and analyze results, ensure test readiness, and proactively manage technical, flight safety, personnel safety, and schedule risks. This role provides a unique opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced program focused on prototyping, testing, and demonstrating hypersonic test rounds. The position works on-site daily in Crane, Indiana.Job Responsibilities:Coordinating experiment/payload integration and testDeveloping test procedures, test fixtures, and data collection for requirements validation testingScheduling test activities along with resource planning with other test engineers for test resourcesExecuting subsystem and vehicle-level testing. The testing will include qualification, acceptance, simulation, ground, and flight testing. Ensure traceability between system requirements, verification artifacts, and test resultsDevelop user guides, training, demonstrations, and other resources for test equipmentRequired Qualifications:Bachelor 's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related STEM discipline5+ years of experience in missile or rocket systems, flight or ground testing, and/or Engineering for aerospace, defense, or embedded systemsKnowledge of architecture, requirements engineering, verification, test, and system integrationUnderstanding of system integration, documentation of procedures, data management, and requirements managementStrong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team environmentDesired Skills:Experience with sounding rocket, missile, or rocket integration and testFamiliarity with Hardware in the Loop (HWIL) testing environment Experience with managing, scheduling, and reviewing environmental testing, including shock, random vibration, sine burst, mass properties, or RF (SMC-S-016, GSFC-STD-7000)Experience with electrical integration and harness fabrication/inspection, shielding (IPC/WHMA-A-620, J-STD-001, NASA-STD-9739.4)AS9100 quality system standardsFamiliarity with CAMEOFull-Time, On-site - Crane, IndianaClearance: Active DoD Secret Clearance, or higher, 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 View email address on ziprecruiter.com to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.