Odyssey Systems

Principal GEOINT Systems Engineer Support – Special Projects

Odyssey Systems$120K — $150K *
Aerospace & Defense
15+ years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • US citizenship required
  • Top Secret security clearance mandatory
  • Master’s/Doctorate in a related field with 20+ years of experience in technical discipline; or Bachelor's with 25+ years; or 30+ years of relevant experience with certifications
  • Minimum of 12 years in Department of Defense (DoD) for advanced degrees, or 15 years for Bachelor's
  • Strong background in GEOINT Systems Engineering and project management.

Responsibilities

  • Lead GEOINT Systems Engineering for Special Projects independently
  • Provide engineering support for advanced ISR technology development and transition
  • Apply DoD principles in executing research, development, and acquisition tasks
  • Deliver technical expertise on radar phenomenology and sensor systems for ISR platforms
  • Translate user needs into actionable system requirements and conduct technical analyses
  • Support system integration and sensor improvements for comprehensive testing and evaluation
  • Assist in drafting project documentation, reviewing proposals, and conducting feasibility studies.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and growth
  • Supportive work environment in a recognized small business
  • Engagement in innovative and challenging defense projects
  • Flexible work arrangements with limited travel requirements (10%)
  • Commitment to mission success and customer satisfaction.
Full Job Description
Position Summary

Odyssey is recruiting to fill a Principal GEOINT Systems Engineer Support – Special Project position supporting the ISR Sensors Division (AFLCMC/WIN), at Wright Patterson AFB, OH. WIN is part of the ISR/SOF Directorate (AFLCMC/WI), who is responsible for equipping our warfighters to win the fight. The Directorate executes a $22 billion acquisition portfolio developing, producing, testing, modifying, fielding, and supporting Air Force ISR and SOF platforms, and related sub-systems.

Responsibilities

Duties include, but not limited to: 

  • Possess expert knowledge, experience, and recognized ability to be considered an industry leader in GEOINT Systems Engineer Support of Special Projects. Must work independently and be able to apply procedures
  • Provide engineering support to the Special Projects Branch in the ISR & SOF Directorate in the development, demonstration, and transition of advanced ISR technologies into Air Force systems.
  • Apply knowledge and experience in work related to DoD Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, logistics, and systems acquisition programs.
  • Provide technical expertise on novel radar phenomenology test/development for space-based systems, long-range ground-based atmospheric radar systems, and wideband data link and sensor development in support of the DoD ISR platforms.
  • Apply knowledge and skills in civil engineering technical support as a draftsman/surveyor, experimental research and test, instruction in mathematical sciences, logistical support of weapons platforms, metrics development and reporting, staff support positions, and program management.
  • Provide technical expertise on novel radar phenomenology test/development for space-based systems, long-range ground-based atmospheric radar systems, and wideband data link and sensor development in support of the DoD ISR platforms.
  • Apply Department of Defense (DoD) principles (DoD 5000.01, 5000.02) and United States Air Force (USAF), Headquarters Air Force Materiel Command (HQ AFMC), Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) policies to engineering tasks, including data gathering, analysis, and acquisition expertise.
  • Provide Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) engineering to support technology development, testing, and integration into intelligence architectures.
  • Support sensor and exploitation system enhancements for Test and Evaluation (T&E), including Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), High Altitude Long Range GEOINT Capabilities (HALRGC), Laser Radar/Light Detection and Ranging (LADAR/LIDAR), and Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) designs, using GEOINT, DoD acquisition, and systems engineering expertise.
  • Translate DoD user needs into system requirements for design, development, and testing, conducting analyses, trade studies, and reviewing system baselines (architecture, controls, power, mechanical systems).
  • Assist with drafting Statements of Objectives (SOOs), Statements of Work (SOWs), program plans, Systems Engineering Plan (SEP), Life Cycle Sustainment Plan (LCSP), and reviewing test plans.
  • Review proposals and specifications (system, equipment, Interface Control Documents [ICDs]) for cost, feasibility, and compatibility.
  • Support trade-off studies (cost, performance, reliability, risk) and systems analyses (design, state-of-the-art). Evaluate Integrated Master Plan (IMP), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), cost estimates, and test plans, participating in system/subsystem testing.
  • Provide integration support, developing plans, defining interface requirements, resolving issues, reviewing ICDs, and joining Interface Control Working Group (ICWG) activities.
  • Support system-of-systems engineering, sensor integration on air vehicles (avionics, data links, power), and architectures to address GEOINT system needs and deficiencies.
  • Provide engineering for GEOINT requirements, analysis, integration, and testing.
Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

 

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: Top Secret

Education and Years of Experience: 

  • Masters or Doctorate Degree in a related field and at least 20 years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, 12 years of which must be in the DoD.
  • OR bachelors degree in a related field and 25 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 15 years of which must be in the DoD.
  • OR, 30 years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the PWS labor category performance requirements, 20 years of which must be in the DoD.

Additional Information

Location: Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio

Travel: 10%

Onsite 

About Odyssey Systems

Odyssey Systems is an information technology company based in Rockville, Maryland. It was founded in 1997 and provides a range of IT services to government agencies and private sector clients. Odyssey Systems specializes in software development, data analytics, and cybersecurity. The company has a team of over 500 employees and has worked with clients such as the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, and the National Institutes of Health. Odyssey Systems is committed to providing innovative solutions to its clients and helping them achieve their goals.
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Size
500 employees
Industry
Founded
1997
Revenue
$100 million

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