Odyssey Systems

Senior Acquisition Program Systems Engineer

Odyssey Systems$108K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • US citizenship required
  • Top Secret clearance required
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field plus 15 years of experience, or Master's plus 10 years, or PhD plus 5 years
  • Degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program
  • Experience with DoD and Air Force acquisition policies preferred
  • Familiarity with ACAT I or ACAT II programs preferred
  • Proficient in various technical tools related to acquisition and systems engineering.

Responsibilities

  • Provide engineering and technical expertise throughout all acquisition phases
  • Develop and maintain essential engineering documentation
  • Conduct trade studies on performance, cost, and risk
  • Evaluate proposals for technical feasibility and cost-effectiveness
  • Support developmental planning and mission needs analysis
  • Produce necessary technical studies and engineering products
  • Deliver systems engineering support for program oversight and management.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge air armament and munitions systems
  • Engagement in full life cycle support from requirements analysis to disposal
  • Work in a collaborative team environment
  • Support international programs and foreign military sales
  • Enhance your systems engineering and technical skills through diverse responsibilities.
Full Job Description
Position Summary

Odyssey has an excited opportunity for an experienced Senior Acquisition Program Systems Engineer to support the full life cycle of air armament and conventional munitions systems, including missiles, bombs, warheads, seekers/sensors, countermeasures, training systems, radars, explosive devices, and related support equipment. This work spans requirements analysis through disposal and includes support to international programs and FMS.

Responsibilities

Duties include, but not limited to:
• Provide engineering and technical expertise across all acquisition phases: requirements definition, design, integration, verification/validation, deployment, and sustainment
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation such as Systems Engineering Plans, technical reviews, audits, and interchange meeting materials (e.g., CDR, TIMs)
• Conduct trade studies on performance, cost, producibility, maintainability, and risk; support simulation studies and system effectiveness modeling
• Perform proposal and modification evaluations for technical feasibility and cost effectiveness
• Support developmental planning, AoAs, mission needs analysis, sensitivity and uncertainty analysis, and system comparison studies per DoD 5000-series guidance
• Provide engineering assessments for training systems, simulators, integration requirements, and system readiness reviews
• Support source selection activities in a non-decision-making advisory role, including documentation development and proposal reviews
• Produce technical trade studies, integration documentation, and munitions-related engineering products; support risk management and milestone review preparation
• Deliver systems engineering support for program oversight, configuration management, requirements management, and interface management; utilize tools such as DOORS
• Provide program engineering support for evaluations, testing, portfolio reviews, and recommendations to improve system performance and compliance with specifications

Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Clearance: Top Secret

Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in related disipline + 15 years relevant experience; or Master's degree + 10 years of relevant experience; or PhD+ 5 year of relevant experience
  • Degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience supporting Air Force or DoD weapon system acquisition programs
  • Experience supporting ACAT I or ACAT II programs


Technical Skills
  • DoD and Air Force acquisition policy and reporting
  • ACAT I, II, and III program execution
  • DAMIR, EDA, PMRT, CRIS
  • Cost, schedule, and performance management
  • Risk management planning and execution
  • Acquisition strategy and milestone documentation
  • Business Case Analysis and trade study development
  • Systems Engineer experience


Interpersonal Skills
  • Executive-level written and verbal communication
  • Senior-leader briefing and advisory skills
  • Analytical decision-making and problem-solving
  • Ability to lead and influence in IPT environments
  • Strong organizational discipline and attention to detail


Additional Information

Location: Eglin AFB, FL

Travel: May be required at the customer's discretion

Onsite

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Please note: Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.

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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