Senior Hypersonic Flight Test Trajectory Analyst

Senior Hypersonic Flight Test Trajectory AnalystCompany Overview:KODA is a people-first company recognized as a five-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 each other. 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

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Senior Hypersonic Flight Test Trajectory Analyst

will support DOD-wide initiatives to rapidly mature and deliver critical hypersonic technologies.Job 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 to include 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 milestones.Required Education and Experience:Bachelor's Degree (STEM) with 10+ years' experienceAbility to perform technical analysis of flight test data, including ballistic missile trajectories, hypersonic vehicle trajectories, range instrumentation, and auxiliary sensorsExperience with missile flight dynamics, equations of motion, coordinate transformations, and general physics-based M&SAbility to develop, configure, and run analysis tools such as MATLAB, Python, STK, 3/6-dof codes (TAOS), Missile DATCOM, and debris modelsExcellent people, organization, management, computer, and leadership skillsAbility to plan, coordinate, and support product development in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environmentDesired Skills: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:Active Secret ClearanceKODA 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

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