UMGC Career Connection Employer Spotlight on Coda Solutions Corporation

Engineering Excellence

Since the founding of Coda Solutions in 2012, the company has established itself as a trusted provider of technical expertise within the defense and intelligence sectors, delivering solutions for complex engineering challenges. While much of its work is sensitive, Coda Solutions' reputation as a technical leader in HPC and systems engineering speaks for itself. They have been a trusted subcontractor on multiple classified contracts, providing high-impact engineering solutions to government clients.

Why UMGC Students and Alumni?

UMGC students and alumni bring a unique combination of academic knowledge and real-world experience. Many have worked in government or defense roles, making them a perfect fit for Coda Solutions' mission-focused technical work. Partnering with UMGC allows Coda Solutions to connect with talented professionals who align with their mission and technical needs.

Relevant Degree Programs

Coda Solutions values candidates with degrees from UMGC in the following programs:

• Computer Science: Relevant for software development, DSP engineering, and HPC roles.
• Cybersecurity and Information Assurance: Ideal for systems engineering roles with a focus on secure communications.
• Data Science: Useful for HPC applications and analytical roles.
• Information Systems Management: A good fit for systems and network engineering roles.

Career Opportunities

Coda Solutions are currently hiring for the following roles:

• Systems Engineer: Support government and defense projects by developing solutions for complex systems.
• HPC Engineer: Work on high-performance computing solutions for mission-critical applications.
• DSP Engineer: Apply digital signal processing expertise to real-world defense applications.

These roles offer hands-on experience with real-world mission challenges, opportunities to work on classified and impactful projects, and career growth in specialized technical fields.

Ideal Candidates

Coda Solutions is interested in UMGC graduate students who have prior work experience, returned to school to advance their expertise, and have backgrounds in the Intelligence Community (IC). Ideal candidates possess:

• An active security clearance or prior IC experience.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work on complex, classified projects.
• A passion for technology and a commitment to national security work.

Community Involvement

Coda Solutions is committed to supporting the community through various initiatives:

• STEM Mentoring Programs: They support students interested in engineering and computing careers.
• Veteran Hiring Initiatives: They help former military personnel transition into the defense and technology workforce.
• University Partnerships: They are expanding their presence at local universities to offer internship and mentorship opportunities for students interested in government and defense careers.

Jason Dugas is the General Manager of Coda Solutions Corporation, a specialized provider of technical expertise for defense, intelligence, and federal government modernization. Under his leadership, Coda Solutions continues to grow as a trusted partner in mission-critical technology and engineering support, delivering advanced capabilities to enhance national security and government modernization.

Prior to his role at Coda, Dugas spent over 20 years at NASA as both a civil servant and contractor, contributing to critical spaceflight programs, including the International Space Station (ISS), Space Shuttle, and SpaceX Dragon spacecraft winning numerous awards including the Spaceflight Awareness Award. His expertise in avionics, power systems, and spaceflight engineering played a vital role in ensuring the reliability and performance of key aerospace systems. Throughout his tenure, Dugas collaborated with industry partners and government teams to support the design, testing, and operational integration of crewed spacecraft, helping advance NASA’s mission in human spaceflight and exploration.