Odyssey Systems

Senior Program Systems Engineer

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

Qualifications

  • US Citizenship required
  • Current Top Secret clearance
  • BS in related field with 20 years of experience; OR MS with 15 years; OR PhD with 5 years
  • Experience in DoD acquisition programs or similar environments
  • Familiarity with requirements management (DOORS) and modeling tools (SysML)

Responsibilities

  • Support systems engineering across all DoD acquisition lifecycle phases
  • Develop and analyze requirements; ensure traceability and verification
  • Conduct system design, integration, and technical analyses
  • Prepare technical documents like specifications and engineering reports
  • Assist in technical reviews and program milestone activities
  • Collaborate with various teams to ensure system performance
  • Analyze system performance for potential improvements
  • Support risk management and mitigation planning

Benefits

  • Onsite work environment
  • Travel required may be up to 60% depending on program needs
  • Opportunity to work within a unique division of the Air Force
  • Engagement with a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering team
  • Involvement in critical defense acquisition projects
Full Job Description
Position Summary

Odyssey has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Program Systems Engineer supporting the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Disruptive Futuresdivision (AFLCMC/EBZ) at Eglin AFB, FL. This position provides the knowledge and experience to efficiently and effectively deliver weapons systems engineering capabilities in support of the acquisition process. The division is in a uniquely qualified and independent position as an arm of the AF Armament Directorate by its ability to utilize the expertise of the entire AF armament enterprise to hone requirements discussions, guide and evaluate technology developments, analyze new concepts/tradespace, execute and coordinate rapid demonstrations, and capture/propagate lessons learned from across the DoD, its industry partners, and non-traditional sources.

Our Systems Engineers apply and execute the followingtechnical processes: requirementsdefinitionandanalysis, architecture design, implementation, integration, verification and validation, transition, decision analysis, technical planning, technical assessment, requirements management, risk management, configuration management, technical data management, and interface management.

Responsibilities

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

  • Support systems engineering activities across all phases of the DoD acquisition lifecycle (Materiel Solution Analysis through Operations & Support)
  • Support requirements development, analysis, traceability, and verification
  • Conduct system design, integration, and technical analysis activities
  • Develop and review technical documentation, including specifications, interface documents, and engineering reports
  • Support technical reviews (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR) and program milestone activities
  • Collaborate with program management, logistics, test, and cybersecurity teams to ensure integrated system performance
  • Analyze system performance and recommend design or process improvements
  • Support risk identification, analysis, and mitigation planning
  • Provide technical input to acquisition documentation and program decision-making
Qualifications

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Citizenship: Must be a US Citizen

Clearance:Current Top Secret clearance

Education and experience:

  • Senior: Bachelor of Science degree in related discipline and 20 years of relevant experience; OR Master of Science degree in related discipline and 15 years of relevant experience; OR PhD in related discipline and 5 years of relevant experience
  • Experience supporting DoD acquisition programs or similar engineering environments
  • Experience supporting system development, integration, and/or sustainment activities
  • Experience with requirements management tools (DOORS or similar) and modeling tools (SysML or similar)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Undergraduate and/or graduate engineering degree from a college or university with anAccreditationBoardofEngineeringandTechnology(ABET)accredited engineering program.
  • Experience with armament systems (air-to-air, air-to-surface munitions, missiles, or related systems)
  • Knowledge of DoD acquisition lifecycle processes and DoDI 5000 series

Additionally, the successful candidate will demonstrate the following:

Technical Skills

  • Experience with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS) and modeling tools (e.g., SysML)
  • Risk management and technical problem-solving
  • Configuration management and technical documentation

Interpersonal Skills

  • Ability to operate independently and as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to support complex, mission-critical programs
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Additional Information

Location: Eglin AFB, FL

Travel: May be required up to 10 60% depending on program needs

Work Environment: Onsite

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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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