KODA Technologies Inc. · 7 hours ago
Rocket Motor Production Specialist
Huntsville,AL,US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
12+ years expKODA Technologies Inc. is a people-first company recognized as a great workplace, specializing in national-priority missions in missile defense and space. They are seeking a Rocket Motor Production Specialist to support the Missile Defense Agency by applying expertise in rocket motor systems to develop advanced reentry vehicles and countermeasures.
Cyber SecurityIndustrial EngineeringProduct ResearchTest and Measurement
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide expertise in support of numerous rocket motor launch vehicle systems from short to long-range class motors. These systems range from established systems with decades of heritage to new systems preparing for first flight events. The current focus for active programs will be solid rocket motors. Experience with liquid systems will be useful for future projects
Support the program office in tracking motor production plans and resolving production anomalies
Evaluate design, manufacturing, test, and qualification programs for all aspects of a motor, to include the case, nozzle, and propellant
Apply expertise in motor systems to evaluate thrust performance based on case and propellant design and make recommendations to senior leaders on trade-offs and capabilities
Provide an independent review of commercial launch systems capabilities and suitability for use in MDA flight test events
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in STEM with 12+ years working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program
Direct experience with manufacturing aspects of rocket motor components. Strong preference for solid rocket motors and motors for use in short-range ballistic missiles (SRBM) and larger vehicles
Experience with Stress, Loads, and Structures analysis
Experience with propellant grain manufacturing and characterization
Familiarity with ground test operations related to motor firings
Knowledge of metal and composite materials common to Rocket motor design
Finite Element Analysis and Computational Fluid Dynamics
Familiarity with MDA and/or DoD programs and processes
Active Secret Clearance is required
US Citizenship is required
Preferred
MDA/DoD experience and familiarity with the Missile Defense System
Familiarity with MDA flight test targets and threats
Experience with Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) tools
Experience with explosive systems on space and launch vehicles
Familiarity with aging and surveillance programs for rocket motors
Familiarity with small ordnance testing (LSC, pyrovalves, etc)
Experience with AIAA-S-113
Benefits
Competitive pay & great benefits
Career growth & professional development
Company
KODA Technologies Inc.
KODA is a people-first company.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Paige Nix
Chief Financial Officer
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