Principal Hypersonic Test EngineerPosition Overview:KODA Technologies is seeking a
Principal Hypersonic Test Engineer to support DoD-wide initiatives to rapidly mature and deliver critical hypersonic technologies.
Responsibilities:- Support the Customer in the development of Test Plans through the Future Years Defense Program (FYDP) to include the identification of launch vehicles, experiments, and test ranges.
- Develop detailed test plans, Integrated Master Schedules, other test documentation as required and advise the customer on test readiness.
- Interface with government/prime contractor customers and range organizations
- Coordinate test venues, test resources, and participants across the DoD test community.
- Interpret pre-test link margin and range safety analysis for test awareness.
- Prepare supporting test execution products and coordinate analysis activities.
- Assess the technology level of candidate experiments, test vehicles, and launch vehicles and make recommendations to the customer.
- Assemble and lead test team(s), conduct test team training, and execute tests.
Requirments:- Bachelor's Degree in STEM related field.
- 15+ years of experience in flight test engineering and/or weapon system development that supports duties and responsibilities as described above
- Demonstrated ability to work independently from high-level guidance.
- Ability to plan, coordinate, and support product development in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
- Strong technical communication and leadership skills
- Travel may be required to government test facilities, customer sites, and flight ranges, up to 20%
Preferred Requirements:- Experience with Department of Defense or national laboratory hypersonic programs
- Experience supporting a Test Director and/or supporting on-console operations
- Familiarity with digital engineering environments and model-based systems engineering (MBSE)
- Knowledge of flight safety, range operations, and mission assurance processes.
Clearance: U.S. Citizenship and Active Secret Clearance is required
