Hardware Engineer

Job Description

Hardware Engineer

Company Overview:

KODA is a people-first company recognized as a six-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

Position Overview:

KODA Technologies is seeking a Hardware Engineer to join the Simulation/Ground Data System (SIM/GDS) team in support of NOAA's GeoXO mission. GeoXO is the next-generation geostationary weather satellite constellation providing enhanced environmental monitoring for the U.S.

In this role, you will support the hardware architecture, integration, test, and sustainment of systems used to simulate and operate the spacecraft from the ground. These systems include satellite simulators, command and control infrastructure, telemetry interfaces, and mission rehearsal testbeds.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure mission operations hardware (SIM racks, C2 interfaces, mission support benches, etc.) meet system requirements, integrate seamlessly with ground software, and support mission testing from development through launch and operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, configure, and maintain hardware used in satellite simulation environments and ground data system labs.

Integrate spacecraft simulators, telemetry front-end processors, and C2 (Command & Control) interfaces with mission software systems.

Specify hardware components including servers, network switches, timing systems, and signal emulators.

Develop and execute hardware test plans, hardware/software integration procedures, and performance verification activities.

Support mission rehearsals, hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) tests, and satellite system validation.

Document configuration baselines and maintain compliance with cybersecurity/IT policies.

Provide sustainment support for lab systems including troubleshooting, spares planning, and interface control.

Qualifications:

5+ years of relevant experience.

B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field.

Experience with hardware integration and lab test environments, preferably in aerospace or defense.

Working knowledge of networking, rack hardware, telemetry/command interfaces, and timing/distribution systems.

Familiarity with Linux, serial interfaces (RS-232/422), Ethernet, and RF/IF signal chains.

Hands-on experience with hardware troubleshooting, cabling standards, and rack-level build documentation.

Strong collaboration and documentation skills.

Desired Qualifications:

Prior work with space simulation systems (e.g., spacecraft simulators, signal injectors).

Familiarity with ground segment architectures, CCSDS protocols, and PPS/NTP timing systems.

Experience supporting hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) or flat-sat test configurations.

Knowledge of FEPs (Front-End Processors), command/telemetry routing, and EGSE (Electrical Ground Support Equipment).

Security+ or equivalent IAT Level II certification (for DoD/NOAA cybersecurity compliance).

Clearance: Active DoD Secret clearance or NOAA Public Trust.

KODA 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 to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

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