Architecture SME

　　Company Overview:

　　KODA is a people-first company.We area consecutive four-time winner of Huntsville's Best Places to Work Gold Award and recently earned the distinction as a Best Place for Working Parents.Named the #1 fastest-growing company in Alabama in 2021, 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 team has expertise in 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.

　　KODA, a Native American word meaning 'allies', describes us as individuals and as a company. We are allies to our customers and to each other - trust and integrity are critical in all we do. We put our people first, we are driven by the important national-priority missions we support, and we are dedicated to giving back to our community. Team members have a voice in how profit is used in the community; they have donated over $340,000 in the last 5 years to their favorite charities through our KODA Cares program. We offer highly competitive compensation, a superb benefits package, and a commitment to the professional growth of our team members. Join our people-first company dedicated to solving complex problems on programs and systems of national importance. Learn more atwww.kodatech.com.

　　Position Overview:

　　KODA Technologies is seeking anArchitecture Subject Matter Expert (SME)to advise and provide support to Army PEO Aviation development and acquisition initiatives employing a Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) using Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) tools and techniques. Support efforts in requirements development, functional decomposition, and allocation to hardware, software, operator, and other segments and system components, including the identification of key/critical interfaces with associated data rights strategies. Support the development of system integration plans, procedures, and scenarios used in the conduct of software and hardware system integration testing, and perform analysis of integration results to assess system impacts.

　　Key Responsibilities:

　　Provide subject matter expertise in support of PEO Aviation enterprise system, component architecture, MOSA goals, real-time embedded safety-critical systems, and software development.Support MBSE, OSA, and FACE implementations.Support the development of a comprehensive OSA for PM AMSADirect the development of Component Specification Models (CSMs) for use in program acquisition to include the development of requirements, functional architecture, logical architecture, component behavior, interfaces, and data models with traceability tying together the structural, behavioral aspects with requirements and performance constraints.Perform analysis to verify Component Design Model (CDM) compliance with its associated CSM.Prepare program/project plans, documentation, engineering data and models, project schedules, budgets, and milestones necessary for the overall planning and execution of the assigned program.Develop and make recommendations concerning acquisition documents, priorities, schedules, cost estimates, budgets, milestones, and other program matters bearing on project/program assignments.Conduct research into commercial, government, academic, and international best practices for architecture strategies and leverage other efforts where possible.Provide recommendations for the development and implementation of appropriate policy measures to achieve architecture and PM AMSA goals.Identify candidate SandT architecture artifacts and support transition through improvement, maturation, coordination, engagement and visibility.Develop products and prototypes to facilitate implementation and reduce risk.Required Qualifications:

　　Bachelors or Masters in an engineering or related technical field from an accredited college or university.15+ years of engineering experience, and 3+ years of MBSE experience.Experience applying systems engineering processes for developing and documenting system and test requirements and assessment/verification requirements.Experience developing and maintaining models using SysML, UML, and DoDAF (via UPDM or UAF)Experience with real-time safety critical systemsDetail-oriented with solid writing skillsAbility to successfully comprehend and adhere to technical and operational standards/processes.Must be able to interact with Government customers and contractors effectively.Understanding of Future Airborne Capability Environment (FACE).U.S. Citizenship is required.Desired Experience and Skills:

　　Experience applying FACE, RTCA DO-178B/C, and RTCA DO-254.Understanding of Integrated Modular Avionics (DO-297), ARINC 653, ARINC 661.Understanding of Hardware Open System Technology (HOST), Sensor Open System Architecture (SOSA), C5ISR/EW Modular Open Suite of Standards (CMOSS).Clearance Requirement:

　　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, [email protected] ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

　　For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

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