Odyssey Systems

Senior Acquisition Program Engineer - Weapon Data Link

Odyssey Systems$100K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Must be a US citizen with a current Top Secret clearance.
  • BS in engineering with 18 years relevant experience or MS in engineering with 13 years relevant experience; ABET-accredited degree required.
  • Preferred BS in engineering with 20 years relevant experience, MS with 15 years, or Ph.D. with 5 years relevant experience; ABET-accredited degree required.
  • Experience in systems engineering, weapon systems, and data link integration.
  • Knowledge of tactical data links (Link-16, VMF), JMPS, or mission planning systems.

Responsibilities

  • Support systems engineering across all phases of the acquisition life-cycle, including requirements, architecture, integration, and V&V.
  • Define and assess data link interoperability and verification/test requirements for networked weapons.
  • Conduct technical reviews and develop associated engineering artifacts.
  • Perform trade studies and analyses for performance, cost, risk, and system effectiveness.
  • Coordinate with Air Force and Joint entities regarding C2, communications, and encryption key distribution infrastructure.
  • Ensure compliance with federal organizations for business and technical rules.
  • Provide engineering recommendations on weapon planning, communication, and control.

Benefits

  • Onsite work location at Eglin Air Force Base, FL.
  • Opportunity to support advanced Air Force weapons programs and gain exposure to Joint environments.
  • Possibility of travel at the customer’s discretion.
Full Job Description
Position Summary

Odyssey has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Acquisition Program Engineer - Weapon Data Link supporting the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Armament Directorate. This role provides systems engineering and acquisition support to advance Air Force weapons programs. It focuses on the development, integration, testing, and deployment of weapon data link capabilities and ensuring interoperability across Federal, DoW, and Joint environments. Responsibilities span requirements development technical reviews, modeling and simulation and coordination across Air Force and Joint stakeholders.

This is a full-time onsite position at Eglin Air Force Base, FL.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include:
  • Support systems engineering across all phases of the acquisition life-cycle, including requirements, architecture, integration, and V&V.
  • Define and assess data link interoperability, interfaces, and verification/test requirements for networked weapons.
  • Support technical reviews (CDR, TIMs, MRAs) and develop associated engineering artifacts.
  • Conduct trade studies, modeling/simulation, and analyses for performance, cost, risk, and system effectiveness.
  • Coordinate with Air Force and Joint entities on C2, communications, and encryption key distribution infrastructure.
  • Ensure compliance with federal organizations for business/technical rules.
  • Provide engineering recommendations to program leadership related to weapon planning, communication, and control.


Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications
  • Must have a current Top Secret clearance
  • Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in engineering and 18 years of relevant experience; OR Master of Science (MS) degree in engineering and 13 years of relevant experience
    • One or more engineering degree must be from an ABET-accredited college or university.

Preferred Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in engineering and 20 years of relevant experience; OR Master of Science (MS) degree in engineering and 15 years of relevant experience; OR Ph.D. in related discipline and 5 years of relevant experience
    • One or more engineering degree must be from an ABET-accredited college or university.

Technical Skills
  • Experience in systems engineering, weapon systems, data link integration, requirements analysis and DT/OT support.
  • Experience with tactical data links (Link-16, VMF), JMPS, or mission planning systems

Interpersonal Skills
  • Ability to operate independently on mission-critical efforts
  • Strong analytical reasoning and sound engineering judgment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to brief senior Government leadership
  • Experience coordinating across DoW/Joint engineering and test organizations.
  • Experience providing engineering support to acquisition programs, technical reviews, and risk management.

Additional Information

Location: Eglin AFB, FL

Travel: May be required at the customer's discretion

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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.
Learn more about Odyssey Systems
Size
500 employees
Industry
Founded
1997
Revenue
$100 million

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