Flight Software; FSW Systems Engineer

Position Overview

KODA Technologies is seeking a motivated and highly skilled Flight Software Systems Engineer to support the Multi-Service Advanced Capability Hypersonic Accelerator (MACH-XL 26) program. The Systems Engineer will be responsible for developing and maintaining SysML/UML models, including architecture, requirements, and specifications for embedded, real‑time flight software and ground control software. The candidate will also integrate, verify, and validate software systems, ensuring seamless interaction between flight software, ground systems, avionics, and simulation environments.

The role requires close collaboration with software developers, systems engineers, avionics teams, and mission operations personnel. This role provides a unique opportunity to contribute to a fast‑paced, prototype and demonstration program focused on affordable near‑hypersonic and hypersonic all‑up‑rounds (AURs) and flexible launcher platforms.

• Develop and maintain SysML/UML models, including architecture, requirements, and specifications for embedded, real‑time flight software and ground control software.
• Integrate models into system functional models.
• Support system development as an architect, including requirements management, configuration management, data management, risk management, and related activities.
• Develop and maintain system of interest functional and logical models.
• Ensure traceability between software requirements, verification artifacts, and test results.
• Develop user guides, training materials, demonstrations, and other resources to promote model‑based systems engineering.
• Participate in software system requirements reviews and in creating and/or updating requirement specifications and qualification models.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related STEM discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in MBSE, software development, and/or systems engineering for aerospace, defense, or embedded systems.
• Working knowledge of SysML and MBSE tools such as Magic Draw/Cameo, Enterprise Architect, Rhapsody, DOORS, etc.
• Basic knowledge of architecture, requirements engineering, verification, test, and system integration.
• Understanding of system interface requirements and requirements management through SysML models.
• Experience with real‑time operating systems (RTOS) and embedded software development.
• Familiarity with hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HWIL) software integration environments.
• Familiarity with software verification and validation (V&V) processes.
• Familiarity with software integration planning and software development planning.
• Experience working in an Agile software development process.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Full‑time, on‑site position. Active DoD Secret Clearance required.

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