Test Engineer

KODA Technologies•Bloomington, IN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

KODA Technologies is seeking a motivated and highly skilled Test Engineer to support the Multi-Service Advanced Capability Hypersonic Test Bed (MACH-TB) program. The Test Engineer will be responsible for leading system integration and test activities for hypersonic test vehicles and related subsystems. Key duties include managing hardware and software integration, ensuring adherence to test standards and procedures, and completing verification and validation activities to document adherence to performance requirements. The role requires close collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, and external stakeholders to document integration processes, document and analyze results, ensure test readiness, and proactively manage technical, flight safety, personnel safety, and schedule risks. This role provides a unique opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced program focused on prototyping, testing, and demonstrating hypersonic test rounds. The position works on-site daily in Crane, Indiana.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related STEM discipline
5+ years of experience in missile or rocket systems, flight or ground testing, and/or Engineering for aerospace, defense, or embedded systems
Knowledge of architecture, requirements engineering, verification, test, and system integration
Understanding of system integration, documentation of procedures, data management, and requirements management
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment
Active DoD Secret Clearance, or higher, is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with sounding rocket, missile, or rocket integration and test
Familiarity with Hardware in the Loop (HWIL) testing environment
Experience with managing, scheduling, and reviewing environmental testing, including shock, random vibration, sine burst, mass properties, or RF (SMC-S-016, GSFC-STD-7000)
Experience with electrical integration and harness fabrication/inspection, shielding (IPC/WHMA-A-620, J-STD-001, NASA-STD-9739.4)
AS9100 quality system standards

Responsibilities

Coordinating experiment/payload integration and test
Developing test procedures, test fixtures, and data collection for requirements validation testing
Scheduling test activities along with resource planning with other test engineers for test resources
Executing subsystem and vehicle-level testing. The testing will include qualification, acceptance, simulation, ground, and flight testing.
Ensure traceability between system requirements, verification artifacts, and test results
Develop user guides, training, demonstrations, and other resources for test equipment